Here's something to consider: join the Microsoft Developer's Network
Business Connection program and then purchase a Universal Subscription.
I just did this because I needed to upgrade to SQL Server from Access
and I also needed to upgrade to Win2k from Win98, plus I wanted the new
Office suite with Access 2000. The cost of purchasing these software
packages separately would probably have run me well over $1000.
Under the MSDN Universal Subscription, you get ALL of MS's developer
software: Operating Systems, the complete BackOffice Suite (which
includes SQL Server), the complete Office Suite, and lots of other
stuff, plus monthly updates and beta software. The MSDN Universal
Subscription normally costs $2499, but they have a discount for $599
plus tax/shipping. So, for about a hundred bucks more than the
developer's license for just SQL Server, you get the whole shootin'
match. Note that the software is for development only, not for use in a
production environment. But for me, that's exactly what I need. Here's
what's included in the MSDN Universal Subscription (from Microsoft's
site):
"Detailed Description
The Microsoft Developer Network Universal Subscription is offered
exclusively to MSDN Business Connection Members in the United States and
Canada for $599 plus tax and shipping (U.S.). This is approximately 50%
off the regular subscription price. The MSDN Universal Subscription
Includes:
The MSDN Development Library which provides 1.5 GB of technical
programming information from Microsoft.
Windows 95, 98 and Windows Workstation for testing and development
purposes, including important pre-release versions.
Software Development Kits (NT) and Device Driver Kits (DDKs)
The Backoffice Test Platform
Microsoft Office Developer Edition and Microsoft Project, Front Page
Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 including:
Visual Basic, Enterprise Edition
Visual C++, Enterprise Edition
Visual FoxPro, Professional Edition
Visual J++
Visual InterDev
Visual SourceSafe
Plus any updates and new releases of any components that release during
your subscription year"
You can get more info here: http://msdnisv.microsoft.com/
or contact me off list if you have more questions on how to get started.
Disclaimer: I am not a Microsoft employee and do not receive any
referral fees for recommending the program.
Chris Montgomery [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web Development & Consulting http://www.astutia.com
Allaire Consulting Partner
210-490-3249/888-745-7603 Fax 210-490-4692
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jeffry Houser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 8:16 AM
>To: CF-Talk
>Subject: Re: SQL Server
>
> Development license of SQL Server is ~$500.
> You can only install the 'client' on Windows 95 / 98 / ME, though.
>So, you'll need NT / 2000 to set up a local server for development
>purposes.
> (SQL Server 7 would set up a server on 95 / 98 / ME)
>
>
>"Parker, Kevin" wrote:
>>
>> Please excuse my ignorance.
>>
>> I currently develop CF apps using Access. What do I need on my own
>> development machine to develop using SQL Server. I can't
>imagine that I need
>> to spend bucket loads on actually having the full blown SQL
>Server running
>> there. Is there a single user development type version like
>with CF Server
>> or is there some other option or way of doing it.
>>
>> ********************************
>> Kevin Parker
>
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