SQL Server Compact Edition Concepts

This section provides conceptual information for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition.

In This Section

Topic Description

Getting Started with SQL Server Compact Edition Books Online

Provides information to help you begin working with the SQL Server Compact Edition documentation.

What's New (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Describes what's new in SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition.

Overview of SQL Server Compact Edition

Describes the SQL Server Compact Edition components, architecture, and environment.

Installing SQL Server Compact Edition

Provides the hardware and software requirements for SQL Server Compact Edition and installing SQL Server Compact Edition.

Working with Databases (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Describes the SQL Server Compact Edition Database Engine, and how to secure, use, maintain, access, change, and query SQL Server Compact Edition databases.

Managing Connectivity (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Describes exchanging data between SQL Server Compact Edition and a SQL Server database with remote data access (RDA) or replication.

Enhancing Performance (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Describes how to improve database performance, query performance, and application performance.

User Interface Reference (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Provides information about tools and utilities for installation, configuration, wizards, and dialog boxes.

How To (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Provides information about completing common SQL Server Compact Edition tasks.

Tutorials (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Provides tutorials for key SQL Server Compact Edition tasks.

Troubleshooting (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Provides information for solving problems with SQL Server Compact Edition.

See Also

Other Resources

SQL Server Compact Edition Programming

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server Compact Edition Assistance