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SQL Server 2005 Mobile

Locate technical information and learn more about how to deploy, manage, and develop applications for SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition.

Note: SQL Server Compact 3.5 is the next version of SQL Server Mobile, adding the desktop platform.

Read More on the SQL Server Compact 3.5 Product Overview Page
Using SQL Server Mobile? Try Upgrading to SQL Server Compact 3.5
Download SQL Server Compact 3.5, which is ideal for mobile and desktop applications, including those that are occasionally-connected.

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Downloads for SQL Server Mobile

Get the latest SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition (SQL Server Mobile) add-ins, updates, tools, and components. Visit the Microsoft Download Center to search for additional SQL Server–related downloads.

Install the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Device SDK
Download the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Device SDK to rapidly develop, test, and deploy applications for mobile devices.

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Device SDK Readme
Review the readme documentation for SQL Server Mobile to find important information about the latest release.
End-User License Agreement for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Device SDK
For more information about the licensing of the SQL Server Mobile, review the end-user license agreement.
SQL Server Mobile Books Online
Get the complete SQL Server Mobile product documentation, available as HTML Help files that you can download to your computer or access from the MSDN Web site.
Connectivity Tools for SQL Server Mobile, SQL Server 2000, and SQL Server 2005
Download the connectivity tools for SQL Server Mobile, SQL Server 2000 Windows CE 2.0 Edition, SQL Server 2000, and SQL Server 2005.
Download the IBuySpy Delivery 2005 Sample Application
Download and install the updated IBuySpy Delivery 2005 Sample Application that shows application development using SQL Server Mobile, SQL Server 2005, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

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SQL Server Mobile Technical Resources

Locate technical information and learn more about how to deploy, manage, and develop applications for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition (SQL Server Mobile) and for previous versions.

SQL Server 2005 Mobile

SQL Server Mobile Books Online
Get the complete SQL Server Mobile product documentation. Available as HTML Help files that you can download to your computer or access from the MSDN Web site.
Download SQL Server Mobile Books Online
Important Information for Those Upgrading to SQL Server Mobile
Find important information about how to upgrade to SQL Server Mobile.
SQL Server Mobile Development Resources
Learn how to build solutions for your organization using SQL Server Mobile.
Data Synchronization for Multiple Users in SQL Server Mobile
Gain a better understanding of how to develop your SQL Server Mobile applications to handle multiuser access and data synchronization with Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
Compare Replication and Remote Data Access in SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition
Compare feature sets for the two SQL Server Mobile connectivity solutions, merge replication and remote data access, and understand which connectivity solution is better for your project.

SQL Server CE 2.0

Security Models and Scenarios for SQL Server CE 2.0
Learn how to set up SQL Server CE 2.0 and Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) for secure connectivity.
SQL Server CE 2.0 Query Processor Overview and Performance Tuning Approaches
Learn how SQL Server CE processes queries, and try new techniques for improving the performance of queries and applications. Read this white paper on the TechNet Web site.
Troubleshooting SQL Server CE Connectivity Issues
Learn about the robust error reporting mechanism in SQL Server CE.
Converting an eMbedded Visual Basic 3.0 Application from SQL Server CE 1.x to SQL Server CE 2.0
Take advantage of identical file formats and data access options when converting an existing Microsoft eMbedded Visual Basic application to SQL Server CE 2.0. Learn more on the MSDN Web site.
International Considerations in Applications Developed for SQL Server CE
Find out how to develop international language applications for Windows CE devices using SQL Server CE by reading this MSDN article.

SQL Server Mobile News and Reviews

Read the latest news about Microsoft SQL Server Mobile Edition.

Practical Introduction to SQL Server Mobile
Msmobiles.com: "Since SQL Server Mobile 2005 is coming soon also to Smartphone, not only to Pocket PC, and it will be embedded in ROM of both these platforms, then maybe you could find it useful to learn more about it and how could you use it."
SQL Server 2005 Part 1 - Tools
Databasejournal.com (March 28, 2005): "In our series dedicated to new features implemented in SQL Server 2005 Beta 2, we have focused so far mostly on areas of design and functionality improvements, covering availability, scalability, and, more recently, security (including authentication, authorization, encryption, and digital signatures)."
SQL Server 2005 - Management Utilities
Databasejournal.com (April 8, 2005): "In the first article of this short series covering new and improved utilities of SQL Server 2005 Beta 2, we presented the SQL Server Management Studio, which provides a single, uniform interface for the majority of administration and programming tasks."
TechEd 2004 Europe coverage: SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition alias SQL Mobile alias SQL Server CE 3.0 alias Laguna
Msmobiles.com (July 2, 2004): "What is SQL Mobile? It is a successor to SQL CE database. But it is not just linear extension, but a whole revolution in mobile databases! Here are some highlights of the features of SQL Mobile that we learned from Kevin's session."

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