SQL Server Compact

Microsoft SQL Server Compact (SQL CE) is a discontinued relational database produced by Microsoft for applications that run on mobile devices and desktops. Prior to the introduction of the desktop platform, it was known as SQL Server for Windows CE and SQL Server Mobile Edition.

It includes both 32-bit and 64-bit native support.[1] SQL CE targets occasionally connected applications and applications with an embedded database.[2] It is free to download and redistribute.[2] An ODBC driver for SQL CE does not exist, nor is one planned. Native applications may use SQL CE via OLE DB.

The latest, and last, release is the SQL Server Compact 4.0.[1] In February 2013 SQL Server Compact Edition had been deprecated; no new versions or updates are planned, although Microsoft continued to support the product until July 2021.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0 is available for download and use with WebMatrix". 13 January 2011. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  2. ^ a b "SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition Datasheet". Archived from the original on 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2007-07-03.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference LCSQLCE40 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).