Gustav Brock
Gustav at cactus.dk
Mon Jan 16 10:45:32 CST 2012
Hi John I've had some troubles with SQL Server 2008 R2 Express install in general, though not - as I haven't had a need for it - for deploy as described here: http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/586624/why-is-deploying-sql-server-2008-r2-sooooo-frustrating yet with some hope here: http://robindotnet.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/how-about-a-bootstrapper-package-for-sqlserver-express-2008-r2/ so you may choose to stick with SQL Server 2008 Express or even 2005. /gustav PS: The install of SQL Server 2008 Express R2 on one of my workstations with 2005, 2008, and 2008 Express mixed installations brought that workstation down to a complete reinstall. Not a good day. >>> jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com 16-01-2012 17:13:59 >>> I have been working on a small game, for which I need a database. It will be a single or multi-player game which means I need to be able to create a database and install SQL Server Express (for the standalone game) or connect to an database (for the multi-player game). While I am reasonably conversant in databases, I have never had a C# program install SQL Server Express. Once Express is installed, should I ship an empty database? Should I generate scripts to create the tables and autofill the lookup tables? So much to know, so little time. -- John W. Colby Colby Consulting