Writing Applications that Access Databases
4/19/2010
Accessing databases, both remote and local, is an essential part of many Windows Mobile applications. With the release of Windows Mobile 6, built-in database support is available for all devices.
In This Section
- Using SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition
Adding database support to your managed applications using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition.
- Using the Embedded Database Engine
Using EDB, the embedded database engine that provides core functionality for mobile applications.
Reference
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- How Do I: Improve Data Performance using Visual Studio 2005?
This MSDN video tutorial demonstrates how to improve data performance in mobile devices using Visual Studio 2005.
- How Do I: Merge Replication for Windows Mobile Device Access? (Part 1)
This MSDN video tutorial demonstrates how to set up Merge Replication for use with Windows Mobile Devices. Part 1 covers how to set up SQL Server publication.
- How Do I: Merge Replication for Windows Mobile Device Access? (Part 2)
This MSDN video tutorial demonstrates how to set up Merge Replication for use with Windows Mobile Devices. Part 2 covers how to take an existing merge replication publication and make it available for users to sync with their mobile devices over the Internet.
- Wiki
The Windows Mobile Developer Wiki, Windows Mobile Database Support page.
See Also
Concepts
Programming Techniques for Windows Mobile