I have an SDF file and I would like to retrieve its schema and query it with some UI. How can I do this? I have no Visual Studio installed on the machine and I would like to install as little software as possible.
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I have an SDF file and I would like to retrieve its schema and query it with some UI. How can I do this? I have no Visual Studio installed on the machine and I would like to install as little software as possible.
Try the sql server management studio (version 2008 or earlier) from Microsoft. Download it from here. Not sure about the license, but it seems to be free if you download the EXPRESS EDITION.
You might also be able to use later editions of SSMS. For 2016, you will need to install an extension.
If you have the option you can copy the sdf file to a different machine which you are allowed to pollute with additional software.
Update: comment from Nick Westgate in nice formatting