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I am creating a VB.net application that will connect to a Microsoft SQL database. I first just want to test the application locally. What is the best/easiest way to set up the database? Do I need to create a SQL server or can I just store the database as a file? I have no idea where to begin.
Assuming you’re targeting SQL Server 2005 or 2008, your best solution would be to install SQL Server Express.
SQL Server 2008 Express
SQL Server 2005 Express