Hi Steve thanks for taking the time. SQL 2008 express does have some tools. But I want to be able to allow the program to create what it needs much like I do now with VFP tables. Ask where the data is to go and deal with it. This is because the names are created by the program. I assume that if I want to use sql / sql express then that would have to go on where the data goes and I would have to access that data as if its on a server. But using c# 2008 express (or the full as if it works I will get it) can I create databases on the server once the sql server is installed and providing the rights are correct. My problem at the moment is I'm away from the server so cant really test it. Al
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Stephen Russell ------------------------------------------- How to deal with data on a server? Let's try to give you the 30,000 ft concept of RDBMS. _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.

