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SQL Server CE v3.1 Downloads and Information

Q: Is there a good whitepaper/documentation that describes the SSCE components? A: Yes there is a knowledge base article, http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=920700 , lists the major changes (since v3.0), all relevant downloads, performance gains in the...
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Database Encryption

Q: When I go to upgrade my database there are a number of Encryption options. What do they all mean? A: To support older operating systems, with older encryption algorithms, and newer, more secure encryption, SQL Server Compact 3.5 supports backward-compatible...
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SSCE 3.5 Upgrade Process

Q: I've attempted to open a v3.1 SSCE database file using the SSCE 3.5 runtime (still in beta) and it is failing? A: Despite using the same extension (ie .sdf) not only are SSCE 3.5 db file not backward compatible with older runtimes, SSCE 3.1 and...

Lock Manager has run out of space

Q: What does the following error message mean? The lock manager has run out of space for additional locks. This can be caused by large transactions, by large sort operations, or by operations where SQL Server Compact Edition creates temporary tables....
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Security Problems

Q: I'm having difficulty understanding the security model between SQL Server CE, IIS and SQL Server. Are there any good reference papers on this? A: Yes, Microsoft are continually updating Documents Online but there are a couple of additional whitepapers...

SQL Server CE Books

Q: Are there any books available on SQL Server Compact Edition? A: Yes, there are a number of books available on developing for Windows Mobile (most of which include some discussion on SQL CE/Mobile). Specifically about SQL Server Compact Edition there...
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Going Mobile

Q: Does SQL Server Compact Edition still work on mobile devices? A: Yes, although the catch is that the runtimes for the mobile devices are NOT in the main runtime installer (downloadable from here ). Instead they are included in the SQL Server CE SDK...

Finding more information

Q: Where can I get more information about SQL Server Compact Edition or provide feedback to the product team? A: The primary way to provide feedback to Microsoft is via the MSDN forums, in particular the SQL Server CE forum that can be found here . Laxmi...
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Introduction

Q: What is this FAQ for? A: This set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is dedicated to the SQL Server CE product from Microsoft. It has been setup to encourage the community to talk about the product and to share experience/information regarding using...
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