>I've just finished reading about the session "SQL Server Development for VFP Developers" by Jim Duffy and I must say that I don't like what I read!

>"Benefit" #2 - Use the full product during development (to use the administrative tools).
>- Another goodie... what do you do when a user has problems and you have no administrative tools handy?
>- Not to mention the need to license full SQL Server as one of your development tools.

Hi Jim,

Duffy may have a little too much enthusiasm for SQL Server, but anyways, there is a SQL Server Developer Edition that has the client tools. This comes with an MSDN subscription or can be purchased separately for US $500 (you might as well get the MSDN subscription).

Duffy travels with a laptop with "everything on it" and I guess he assumes everyone else does too.