SQL Server CE

Learn how to develop applications using SQL Server CE, the compact edition of SQL Server for mobile and embedded devices.


Building Applications with SQL Server CE
See how to use the tools and languages available to programmatically access SQL Server CE.
Managing SQL Server CE Connectivity
See how to use remote data access (RDA) and replication to provide data access in SQL Server CE applications.
SQL Server CE and Scalability
Learn how to improve the scalability of .NET Compact Framework-based applications accessing SQL Server CE.
Developing Apps with the .NET Compact Framework, SQL Server CE, and Replication
Write a sample inventory mobile application for Windows CE.
Create Compact, Robust Mobile Apps with SQL Server CE 2.0 and the .NET Compact Framework
Review the platform and tools choices developers have today for building mobile applications, including SQL Server CE 2.0.
Introduction to Development Tools for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones
See the tools and supporting technologies for developing applications for Windows Powered and Windows Mobile-based devices, and get a discussion of SQL Server CE and its place in mobile application development.
Database Development for Pocket PC Phone Edition
Develop a database application for the Pocket PC Phone Edition using Visual C# and SQL Server CE 2.0.
Configuring Security for Connectivity in SQL Server CE
Configure the appropriate security and connectivity options for data exchange via replication or remote data access (RDA).
Security Models and Scenarios for SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0
Learn how to set up SQL Server CE and IIS for connectivity security.
International Considerations in Applications Developed for SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition
Find out about international considerations when developing applications using SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition.
Deploying a SQL Server CE Application
Deploy a SQL Server CE application using a combination of IIS and ActiveSync systems and Windows CE devices.
Move from eMbedded Visual Basic to Visual Basic .NET
Move Windows Pocket PC 2002 software development from eMbedded Visual Basic to the .NET Framework and Visual Basic .NET. The release of the .NET Compact Framework enables mobile application developers to use the same tools and languages used in server and desktop application development.
Converting an eMbedded Visual Basic 3.0 Application from SQL Server CE 1.x to SQL Server CE 2.0
It's easy to convert an existing Microsoft eMbedded Visual Basic application to SQL Server CE 2.0 because they use the same file format and data access options. Discover the application code level changes that need to be made to access a local database and do synchronization.
Upgrading from Earlier Versions of SQL Server CE
Learn about upgrading deployed applications and how versions of SQL Server CE can coexist on the same computer to enable a simple and gradual upgrade process.
Troubleshooting Overview for SQL Server CE
Obtain information on troubleshooting problems with SQL Server CE applications.
Troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition Connectivity Issues
SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition (SQL Server CE) includes a robust error reporting mechanism that provides information about errors returned from a variety of sources. See how SQL Server CE errors are generated, how and where to find more information about these errors, and the common connectivity errors that occur when running SQL Server CE and replication or Remote Data Access.