Question

I want to have some tips. I have worked on SQL databases in c# but i am developing a new small level application that only has to store some contact numbers so i planed for access because SQL will be overkill so i have never been to access database.
How to Add access database file –> there is no file to add when I add new item to solution
Consumption is same with a bit changes as that of SQL? like

"SELECT * FROM USERS WHERE uName=@username"

Answer 1

Why Don’t you try using SQL lite or SQL CE? These use a file-base approach to store your data (ie they put a file in your app_data folder, as I think you want with access).

Some pointers

http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2010/06/30/new-embedded-database-support-with-asp-net.aspx

http://dotnetperls.com/sqlce

http://www.sqlite.org/