Why not use MSDE? It's quite small, free* and very compatible with SQL Server so you won't suddenly find problems with your SQL statement that didn't show up on an emulator.
[)amien * if you have VisualStudio, Office or WebMatrix. WebMatrix is a free download. Check the licencing terms for the actual specifics. >Can anyone weigh-in on the idea of a C#-based SQL Server emulator? Something that would accept connection strings from >an ODBC/OLEDB/SQL-Managed client, accept dynamic SQL or a stored procedure, and return a TDS? I was thinking it would >be nice for prototype systems and/or test-driven development, without the overhead of having a living SQL server >somewhere. =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentorR http://www.develop.com Some .NET courses you may be interested in: NEW! Guerrilla ASP.NET, 26 Jan 2004, in Los Angeles http://www.develop.com/courses/gaspdotnetls View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentorŪ http://www.develop.com Some .NET courses you may be interested in: NEW! Guerrilla ASP.NET, 26 Jan 2004, in Los Angeles http://www.develop.com/courses/gaspdotnetls View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com