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evrimagha
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 Posted - 2009-07-20 : 10:44:59
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HiI want to develop a database using sql server 2008 express edition. This database will be hosted on win server 2003 and a simple application (in vb .net) that accesses this database will be installed on 6 clients (win xp).Is it possible to enable network access and multi-user access on sql server express 2008? Can you advise on performance issues?Many thanks  |
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SkotCollinz
Starting Member
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Posted - 2009-07-20 : 10:58:40
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This won't answer your question but have you thought about using Enterprise edition? Unless of course you're just testing, in which case i'll shush  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc645993.aspx |
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evrimagha
Starting Member
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Posted - 2009-07-20 : 11:04:53
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| Thank you for your feedback. At this stage, it is a test but if all goes well with application development and database implementation, other versions of SQL Server will be seriously considered.So what do you advise? |
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tripodal
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
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Posted - 2009-07-20 : 11:22:30
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| I always go the cheap route to start,But i would give your boss the pricing for sql now. soften the blow when you need to grow. |
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SkotCollinz
Starting Member
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Posted - 2009-07-20 : 11:33:19
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As tripodal said, in the test stage express will be fine, soften the blow with the price for one of the larger versions.I haven't had a in-depth look at the link above but i think Standard or Enterprise will be your best bet, purely for the behind-the-scenes stuff such as recovery, indexing and more importantly, backups. That said, i've never used Express and i'm sure one of the more experienced guys will be able to tell you more. But Enterprise would get my vote |
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evrimagha
Starting Member
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Posted - 2009-07-20 : 16:29:02
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| Thank you for your suggestions |
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SQL Server 2008 Express Edition Multiuser support