Sharing mdf file on a network

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Hi,
I want to use my SQL Server Database application on sharing basis. I just added an mdf from Add New Item, made table and then connected with my application using datasets.
I donot have network to test. I want to know if this application will work fine on a network (I will just share the folder containing my application files and mdf file and make a shortcut to application exe on network computer. I use this method for Access database and it works fine. Will it work for mdf also?

Also, do I need to install SQL server on client computers too or it is enough to install on main computer containing database?

Thanks

Posted 18-Jan-12 6:33am

Furqan Sehgal

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Manoj Kumar Choubey · Answer 1 · 2012-01-18T07:19:00

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This will work .....
but this not correct style ....
you should make centered database and pass connection string in application ,
and install this application on all client side .

Posted 18-Jan-12 7:19am

Manoj Kumar Choubey

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Furqan Sehgal 18-Jan-12 14:12pm

Will there be any disadvantage of it?
Also you mean I should provide user the database
And user attach them to server instance? I also need to
Give passwords?
Could u advise connection string for client application?
Can I use .\sqlexpress in my connection string?
I think this is always there when SQL server is installed. Right?
Thanks

Furqan Sehgal 18-Jan-12 14:15pm

Manoj sahib aap Ka emal address mill sakta hae?
Aap se kuch seekhna chahti hoon?
Nai programmer hoon, aap help kar dein