Request for general solution design ideas

[Jeppe Jespersen]

Hi people,

I'm fairly new to Compact Framework. Alright then.

I need to develop a SmartDevice App that works on a local (Mobile) database.
When the device detects network connection, data needs to be synced both
back to a central SQL Server (2005) database, but also from Central ->
Mobile.

What's the simplest, most effective and clean-cut solution? I'm thinking
Replication - is this the way to go?

J. Jespersen
Denmark

 

[Chris Tacke, eMVP]

Replication is most likely the best and simplest solution, yes.

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[chris-s]

There are many methods of 'synching' your data, webservices,
replication or rda push/pull are probably the most common.

Research how these methods work and take that into consideration with
how your applications function to help make a decision.

 

[Guest]

There're a few samples of the SmartClient form Microsoft:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnnetcomp/html/FotoVisionPocket.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ca-e95c-4d4f-bf32-00a865006c73&displaylang=en

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...20-6e92-4f90-87dd-425094637c49&displaylang=en

 

[Simon Hart]

Before deciding replication, think about your user base. Is it a small/large
application. If using SQL Server on backend, your customer base maybe
business, technical?

As using this method can require technical expertise to get working.

 

[Jeppe Jespersen]

Hey, thanks for input, people. Much appreciated.

Jeppe Jespersen
Denmark