Re: Simple questions about SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition

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Answers inline:

> - Is it needed to pay a licence to distribute mobile applications
> developped around SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition ?

No. If the mobile device gets data from a SQL Server using per-device
licensing, then that device needs a CAL like any other computer however.

> - Can SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition be used as an embedded standalone
> database on a Pocket PC 2003 or Windows CE 4.2/5.0 device ?

PocketPC 2003 and CE 5.0 yes. Currently the answer is no for CE 4.2, but
they will be supported when CF 2 sp1 is released:
http://blogs.msdn.com/netcfteam/

> - Can applications around SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition be developped
> with VS.NET 2003 PRO ? Or do one need to use VS.NET 2005 to develop a
> mobile application around SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition ?

You need VS 2005 Standard or above.

> - Are there benchmarks from Microsoft, concerning this solution ?

The only benchmarks I'm aware of are these:
http://sqlite.phxsoftware.com/forums/9/ShowForum.aspx I'm not aware of any
from Microsoft. You really need to just try it with the type and volume of
data you plan to use and see if it meets your needs.

--
Ginny Caughey
..NET Compact Framework MVP


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