>Installed SQL Server 7 Enterprise today; what a PIA. Took me 3 hours to get it working. Anyway, you have raised a lot of good points on why MSDE may be a good tool to get to know. But, I still think the restrictions are heinous. For that amount of hassle, I'll install SQL Server 7 Desktop and be done with it.

John,

PMFJI, but do you know what is the relationship between MSDE and SQL Server 7 Desktop? I have been told that it is the same, except that the administrative and other tools are not included with MSDE. However, I'm not sure how informed the person saying this was...

Arne