Client app and server db

[eagleprof]

Hi,

I'm trying to build a client-tracking program which will run on multiple desktops and access a single database somewhere else on the same LAN.

My question is what db can I use that won't require my clients to buy a db package such as SQL Server? Is the MSDE suitable and is it legal under its licensing? Or is there another way that I can do this?

Thanks,
Richard.

 

[BadgerByte]

Hey,

I'd say MSDE is suitable as long as the db isn't likely to exceed 2Gb, but even then it's a good option as you can offer a step up to SQL Server. MSDE is free to deploy and you just need to register with microsoft to do so. I'm currently trying to deploy MSDE with an App and it's not an altogether pleasant process to automate, but it is possible and reasonably well documented on the web.

 

[cjaymcmeans]

you could also try MySQL... there are a lot of free databases out there...