SQL Server Compact 3.5
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A new generation of applications is on the horizon for businesses and consumers, driven by market changes such as a growing mobile workforce and its need for productivity even when not “connected.” This need is creating an explosive growth of new devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable music players, and gaming consoles, creating exciting possibilities for new applications. These new applications place new demands on the data platform on which they are developed.
To meet the needs of this changing application landscape, Microsoft introduces its newest edition of the SQL Server database product line—SQL Server Compact 3.5—a maintenance-free, compact embedded database for single-user client applications for all Windows platforms, including Tablet PCs, Pocket PCs, smart phones, and desktops. Compact Edition is available to deploy and redistribute free of charge.
This white paper outlines the current business and consumer environment and the key factors that influence the need for this new generation of applications. It describes how SQL Server Compact can be used to satisfy the data platform demands of these applications.
| • | Introduction |
| • | Business Environment and Customer Challenges |
| • | The Solution |
| • | How SQL Server Compact Can Help |
| • | Conclusion |
