Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition RC1 - Formerly Known As SQL Server 2005 Everywhere Edition
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This has been out for about two weeks now, but I wanted to mention it because the new Data Access Application Block in Enterprise Library 3.0 provides direct support for it. I will provide a tutorial on that in the near future.
Per the website:
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition (SQL Server Compact Edition) is designed for developers who need light weight, in process relational database solution for their applications that can be developed and deployed on desktop as well as on mobile devices. SQL Server Compact Edition Runtime can be used to develop and deploy applications on desktop.
SQL Server Compact Edition is a powerful, yet lightweight relational database engine that makes it easy to develop desktop applications by supporting familiar Structured Query Language (SQL) syntax and providing a development model and API consistent with SQL Server. When compared to its previous release, SQL Server Mobile, SQL Server Compact Edition includes new features like |DataDirectory| and ClickOnce support for ease of deployment.
Learn more here.
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