Basic Help to Work with mdf Files

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Currently I am using MS Access for My Windows Form VB.NET Application as a Database.

But due to It's size limitation as It can store maximum 2 GB of data, I decided to change Database Provider from My next project. I wish to use "Service Based Database" i.e. .mdf Database, But I even don't know how to deal with it.

I am using Windows 7 32 Bit and Visual Studio 2010.

Please help me choosing correct product and version to deal with .mdf files based on following requirements.

1. I want maximum data storage.
2. I don't Need Client Side Database Connectivity, I mean my Application is not Client-Server.
3. No Installation / Light Weight / Minimum Installation at Client Machine.
4. Maximum support on Internet Communities.

I also need help on How to use it in VB.NET Windows Application.

Thanks.

Posted 25-Jun-13 17:07pm

jenitshah

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Ron Beyer 25-Jun-13 23:13pm

What are you storing in your database that you need over 2gb of space?

jenitshah 25-Jun-13 23:21pm

Well I am not sure how much Can it store in 2Gb DB. But I don't want any risk and I think its not
ideal for multi company accounting software.

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mkbisht · Answer 1 · 2013-06-25T18:07:00

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Hi think you should go for SQL Server 2005/2008
because It has much more capacity to store data. refer the below link
SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2008

Posted 25-Jun-13 18:07pm

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jenitshah 26-Jun-13 0:30am

Thank you sir for your response. I am still not clear about What I have to install on Client Machine to deal with SQL Server 2008? I have read somewhere that Windows 7 has built in data adapters, Is that mean I have to install nothing for this? (For windows 7 32 bit)