Which DB would be best to use?

[FrostByte01]

I'm writing a little standalone app that will need a backend to store data. It will not hold a great amount, but I would like it to be fast and securable. I don't want anyone mucking around with the data model or viewing data. I would also like this to be really easy to deploy. If my mom can do it then anyone can type of easy install.

So, using Vb.Net (may try 2005 express), what are the pros and cons of different backends?

Access
SQL Express 2005
SQL Lite
some XML type thing
Other?

Thanks for any input.
[FONT=&quot]Edward[/FONT]

 

[JohnH]

Welcome, I moved thread to Database General Discussion, this is the best place to ask about general databases.

As for the "other" option that could be simple binary data, would keep most peoples noses out with no need for deployment of Database host program, but let's hear what the Database people have to say..

 

[kulrom]

.....It will not hold a great amount....

Probably a good reason for me to use XML file(s) over other backends

Regards