problem in setup files(users can delete database files) ...

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Hi friends
i created a setup project in c# vs2010 for my project and build it.After install the application in destination system, database files(db.mdf and db.ldf) is next to the exe file in destination folder! and any users will be able to delete or move them so it is not good!!
How to solve this problem?can i create setup project which is contain just one file and not show database files after installing?
i want to hide database files from users in destination folder.

Posted 23-Nov-12 12:18pm

FM7

Updated 2-Apr-13 17:47pm

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sahabiswarup 28-Nov-12 1:05am

Have to added that database file in Application Folder while building the setup file?

FM7 3-Apr-13 0:50am

yes,put them in Application folder,but it is clearly in reach of users after install(user can delete them!!)

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bbirajdar · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-02T18:21:00

Installing the database on user's machine and not allowing him the access is a bad idea. If it is installed on his machine, then he has full rights to do whatever he wants. Because , the machine, the OS , the disk space and the application belongs to him..

So, Let the user decide what he has to do with the database files. You have no right to force him..

1. He may need the access to backup the database or to move it to another drive to get space. What should he do if the database size increases to 100 GB and he runs out of space on C drive ..?? Format his computer ???

2. He will need access to remove old data onto a separate backup server if it grows too big.

3. He may want to create indexes and other database maintainace tasks.

OR

The best way...
Install the database on your machine and let the application access it remotely...