"Jeffrey Shi" <jeffrey.shi@newsgroups.nospam> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I am starting to lean vs.net and are going to develop a database. I am
> just thinking what environment should I use, Win XP pro or Server 2003?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeffrey Shi
>

"Peter van der Goes" <p_vandergoes@toadstool.u> wrote in message
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>
> "Jeffrey Shi" <jeffrey.shi@newsgroups.nospam> wrote in message
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>> Hi,
>> I am starting to lean vs.net and are going to develop a database. I am
>> just thinking what environment should I use, Win XP pro or Server 2003?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jeffrey Shi
>>
>
> It depends. Are you talking about the development environment or the
> environment the finished product will run in? You also don't mention
> whether it's a web or Windows app.
> What is the primary use of the PC where you intend to install Visual
> Studio? As this is typically a developers workstation, there is no
> particular advantage to running a server OS.
> Will you need to use SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition for the database,
> and will it be on the same PC as VS? The Enterprise Edition requires a
> server OS, but if MSDE or the Developer Edition of SQL Server will do,
> they will run happily on XP.
>
> If this is a simple project for learning, just stick with whatever OS you
> are using. Either you mention will work.
>
> --
> Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
> Jack of all trades, master of none.
>

"Rhett Gong [MSFT]" <v-raygon@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> If you have enviroment to deloy the database, it is ok to develop it
> "anywhere".
> Here is a good article on [HOW TO: Move Databases Between Computers That
> Are Running SQL Server], you may
> reference it after you complete the development.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314546/en-us
>
> In addition, here is another article on using the WITH MOVE option with
> the RESTORE Statement, I think it may be helpful to
> you in your database development. You can get it at:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221465
>
> Thanks,
> Rhett Gong [MSFT]
> Microsoft Online Partner Support
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"Rhett Gong [MSFT]" <v-raygon@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> If you have enviroment to deloy the database, it is ok to develop it
> "anywhere".
> Here is a good article on [HOW TO: Move Databases Between Computers That
> Are Running SQL Server], you may
> reference it after you complete the development.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314546/en-us
>
> In addition, here is another article on using the WITH MOVE option with
> the RESTORE Statement, I think it may be helpful to
> you in your database development. You can get it at:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221465
>
> Thanks,
> Rhett Gong [MSFT]
> Microsoft Online Partner Support
> Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/msdn/nospam.asp&SD=msdn
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties and confers no rights.
>