Where should the data go ?

[H]

Hi

I am not new to development but I am new to VB.net.
My first project will be a simple form that maintains a database of names &
address with the usual update/delete record functions. When complete I
intend to distribute the app to 10 different users who will each create
between 50 and 100 records.
The problem is I don't know where to store the data. The reference material
I have read suggests using SQL server Desktop Engine but wouldn't this be
using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?
I could use Access but none of the target pc's have Access installed. Would
I be licensed to distribute the runtime?
I understand XML is an option but would this be standard practice?
My ideal deployment would be an exe file and a file to hold the data.

Any advice much appreciated.

 

[Ken Tucker [MVP]]

Hi,

VB.Net can access data in a mdb database without access installed on
the target machine. MSDE would be the best option if you plan to upgrade
the program to work on a network someday.

Ken
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Hi

I am not new to development but I am new to VB.net.
My first project will be a simple form that maintains a database of names &
address with the usual update/delete record functions. When complete I
intend to distribute the app to 10 different users who will each create
between 50 and 100 records.
The problem is I don't know where to store the data. The reference material
I have read suggests using SQL server Desktop Engine but wouldn't this be
using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?
I could use Access but none of the target pc's have Access installed. Would
I be licensed to distribute the runtime?
I understand XML is an option but would this be standard practice?
My ideal deployment would be an exe file and a file to hold the data.

Any advice much appreciated.

 

[H]

Thanks for the reply, mdb it is then. Will my office 2003 licence permit me
to distribute the runtime ?