Microsoft SQL Server Compact SP2 FRA 3.5.8080

Microsoft SQL Server Compact SP2 FRA is a free runtime engine that enables the developers to build and deploy applications on desktops, mobile devices, and web servers. It is portable and embeddable, making it ideal for standalone applications.

SQL Server Compact offers several benefits to developers. It has a small footprint, supports a wide range of data types, provides robust security features, offers in-memory performance, and can be easily deployed in various environments.

SQL Server Compact supports Windows desktop and server operating systems, as well as Windows Mobile and Windows CE operating systems.

Yes, SQL Server Compact can be used with Visual Studio. Visual Studio includes tools for creating and managing SQL Server Compact databases.

Yes, SQL Server Compact is compatible with SQL Server. It supports T-SQL syntax and can easily import data between SQL Server instances.

You can deploy applications that use SQL Server Compact by including the necessary runtime files with your application. Alternatively, you can install SQL Server Compact on the target machine and use standard setup procedures to deploy your application.

SQL Server Compact is best suited for standalone desktop or mobile applications, as well as web applications that don't require high-performance database operations.

SQL Server Compact has a maximum database size of 4 GB and does not support certain advanced features found in larger database platforms. However, it is a robust solution for smaller-scale database applications.

No, SQL Server Compact is no longer being actively developed by Microsoft. However, it is still supported and can be used in existing applications.

Yes, support is available for SQL Server Compact through Microsoft's official support channels. There is also a large online community of users who can provide assistance.