SQL Server Compact Edition is a slimmed down version of SQL Server that you can use on Pocket PCs, Smart phones, Tablet PCs, and Desktops. With this book, you will learn how to build applications for resource constrained devices. You’ll discover how the SQL Server Compact Edition database can also be used as an embedded in-proc database for desktop-based applications. You’ll learn how to manage the SQL Server Compact Edition database using SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio, and Query Analyzer.

Laptops, Tablet PCs, and mobile devices enable information workers to access enterprise data from remote locations. With the step-by-step exercises provided in this book, you’ll learn how to synchronize data between SQL Server and SQL Server Compact Edition. You’ll also learn Remote Data Access–a lightweight method to exchange data between SQL Server and SQL Server Compact Edition. Also in this book are code samples to help you write database applications for mobile devices and for desktop PCs. Throughout the book you’ll find expert tips for building and deploying enterprise applications.

Understand how to…

• Build mobile and desktop applications using SQL Server Compact Edition
• Set up the development and production environment with Visual Studio, SQL Server, and SQL Server Compact Edition
• Optimize performance and plan for security
• Manage databases using SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio, and Query Analyzer
• Develop applications using ADO.NET and OLEDB provider for SQL Server Compact Edition
• Upgrade from earlier versions of SQL CE, .NET Compact Framework, and Visual Studio
• Use Merge Replication to synchronize data between SQL Server and SQL Server Compact Edition
• Exchange data between SQL Server and SQL Server Compact Edition using Remote Data Access

Introduction           1

1              Getting Started with SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition                    7

2              Platform Support and Installation35

3              Getting to Know the Tools  63

4              Managing the SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition Database     109

5              Defining Database Structure                   131

6              Manipulating the Database               175

7              Programming SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition with ADO.NET             205

8              Introducing Native Access 247

9              Using Operators in SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition                     279

10            Using the Built-In Functions                     295

11            Upgrading from a Previous Version                327

12            Synchronizing Data with Merge Replication   345

13            Synchronizing Data with Remote Data Access             411

14            Securing the SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition Database          459

15            SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition Performance Tuning           505

Index      551