hi;

i've never deployed a project before and i need to deploy a project that includes database and i need a step by step guide because i don't wanna miss sth i might not be able to correct. the application i've developed is a windows form and i want it to be installed with sql server, backups and everything like every other applications you buy, install and use. so, here's what i've done so far:

1. created a deployment project using vs2008 wizard.
2. checked the sql server compact in the prequisites option
3. done the private file_based deployment using this link:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa983326.aspx

i also have the following link for deploying a db:
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/database/Deploy_your_database.aspx

i'm not sure what should i do now. is there anything else to add?? the above link is the next step??

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You can actually deploy the dll's locally, which saves you from pushing it asa prerequisite.

This thread has a post from me that has 2 links in it about deploying a ClickOnce app with a SQLCE database. I think it will help you iron out a couple of kinks you don't know about (like if you so much as open the database, it changes the date/time stamp, and will deploy it as a new version).

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winformssetup/thread/c8c55be6-be34-47cf-93fc-6cc0bf97f2cf

Good luck!

RobinDotNet

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Click here to visit my ClickOnce blog!

You can actually deploy the dll's locally, which saves you from pushing it asa prerequisite.

This thread has a post from me that has 2 links in it about deploying a ClickOnce app with a SQLCE database. I think it will help you iron out a couple of kinks you don't know about (like if you so much as open the database, it changes the date/time stamp, and will deploy it as a new version).

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winformssetup/thread/c8c55be6-be34-47cf-93fc-6cc0bf97f2cf

Good luck!

RobinDotNet

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Click here to visit my ClickOnce blog!