>Hi,
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>I need to create a new application and was thinking about using SQL server as a database engine. Other than transactioning what benefits can I get by doing so? What are the main reasons to use SQL as my database engine? I plan to use the Microsoft 3 tier model.
If you are planning to use the Microsoft 3-tier model, then VFP as a back end is probably not a good idea. MTS, which I assume you are planning to use, does not support transactions to VFP.
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer