What Software do I need to purchase to Create and Distribute a Database Program.

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What Software do I need to purchase to Create and Distribute a Database Program.

clive.norman

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August 12, 2008 at 9:01 am

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I'm afraid my question may be simple to some but I would like to know what Software I would require to Design, Create and distribute a Database?
I am learning C#, together with SQL Server 2005 & 2008 and have several ideas for using database projects with in a small business environment- to answer the above question - is it as simple as purchasing the professional versions of the above programs to create my program or do I need other programs as well?
Do I or the purchaser of my program need a license from Microsoft in order for me to distribute it and for the small business to use it?
I have searched the internet for the answer but as yet haven't had much luck.
Any assistance would be very much appreciated.
Clive

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RBarryYoung SSC Guru Points: 143329 More actions · Answer 1

SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition should give you all of this (the DB stuff) and it is a great deal.

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RBarryYoung SSC Guru Points: 143329 More actions · Answer 2

clive.norman (8/12/2008)
Do I or the purchaser of my program need a license from Microsoft in order for me to distribute it and for the small business to use it?

You do not need a license to distribute it, but your customers will need one or more SQL Server licenses to use it.

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clive.norman Old Hand Points: 347 More actions · Answer 3

Hi

Just a note to say thank you very much for your assistance.

Clive

RBarryYoung SSC Guru Points: 143329 More actions · Answer 4

Glad I could help.

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clive.norman Old Hand Points: 347 More actions · Answer 5

I have just thought of hopefully one last question

If all I need is SQL Server why do I need C#? AS alot of books seem to indicate.

Look forward to hearing from you

Kind Regards

Clive

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 6

You still need something to develop a front end to the database. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 does not provide the tools needed for developing the front end.

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steveb. SSC-Forever Points: 46733 More actions · Answer 7

clive.norman (8/13/2008)
I have just thought of hopefully one last question
If all I need is SQL Server why do I need C#? AS alot of books seem to indicate.
Look forward to hearing from you
Kind Regards
Clive

You can use C#, and most other languages, to write applications to interact with the data in your SQL database

clive.norman Old Hand Points: 347 More actions · Answer 8

Hi,

I would like to thank you all very much for your quick response to my question.

Your answers will now allow me to go forward and create my project - once I have become proficient in SQL & C#.

Although, for a moment there I was hoping I would getting away with only learning one language.

Learning two - will keep me out of mischief.

Once again my thanks to all.

Kind Regards

Clive