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>>Yes, it is a lightweight version of SQL 7.0, and the switchover is totally painless. I'm not sure it's MS's intent to discourage the use of MSDE in development, they seem to be pushing it pretty heavily in the Office2000 environment. I think if you carefully choose where you use it, it can be a powerful addition to the toolkit. As I mentioned to Craig on this thread, you can't beat the stored procedures and database security.
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>Thanks Bob,
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>I just looked at the MSDE site and see some new info has been added. I ordered the cd version, and do want to play with it. Plus I figure it will be a way to get me SQL feet wet (since I don't have SQL yet).
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>I did see a couple other uses for it on the site that do look promising.
Roi,
If you have VS6.0 Ent or Pro you will get the Windows 2000 Readiness Kit which includes the MSDE CD for free and another one with training resources for MSDE. I got mine last week.
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