Deploy MSDE Engine via VB.Net

[mmatsumura]

I have created an application that I wish to port to a MSDE engine to use as a desktop app. I am using the Visual Studios .NET. I am installing the .NET Framework v1.1 on target machine thru my setup project. I am trying to add a way to also install the MSDE engine. Has anyone done this before?

Thanks

 

[Ladyhawk]

You can use the merge modules for MSDE. Add them to the installation.

Ladyhawk.
** ASP/VB/Java Programmer **

 

[mmatsumura]

Ladyhawk,

Thanks for the reply. I was somewhat under the assumption that designing a Merge Module would be the proper way, however, I do not know what file(s) should be included. Anymore assistance?

Thanks!

 

[Ladyhawk]

The SQL Server CD or Office CD contain the merge modules you need to include. You don't need to actually design a merge module for it.

Ladyhawk.
** ASP/VB/Java Programmer **