Table of Contents

Introduction    1

1              Getting Started with SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition    7

2              Platform Support and Installation    35

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

Courses

Database Systems: Advanced Topics  [PTG: SAMS]   (Computer Science)

Author Bios

Prashant Dhingra, Lead Program Manager at Microsoft, has been working in the software industry for the past 14 years. He has had a diversified experience working on mobile and embedded device applications to large enterprise applications. Prashant has used database extensively in his career ranging from Multi Terabyte Data warehouses for enterprises to a few MB of compact databases on mobile devices. At Microsoft, Prashant worked as Product Manager for SQL Server Mobile Edition Product from 2004 to 2005. Prashant has also architected one of the world’s largest mobile device implementations. His earlier career includes designing and developing compilers and enterprise applications. Prashant has published articles on MSDN and presented mobile device and database technology at conferences.

Trent Swanson, a program manager at Microsoft, is working with partners and customers to design, develop, and deploy solutions on the Windows Mobile Platform. He has gained experience and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition by helping customers and partners migrate and design managed as well native mobile applications leveraging SQL Mobile.

Backcover Copy

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

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