Minimal install possible?

The smallest downloadable version seems to be 53MB. Is there any way to create a smaller version to use as an embedded DB for an application? I only need it to be single-user, for what that's worth. I'm thinking more in the 10MB to 20MB range.to my knowledge NO and the SQLExpress team made every effort to ensure the smallest D/Ls possible.|||

You have an option to use SQL Server 2005 Everywhere edition. It has to be run in-process and won't run as a service (however, I think it might be possible to create your own windows service where you embed SQL Server Everywhere). It only uses a few MB HD space, and uses about 5 MB RAM. Available at http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ctp_sqlserver2005everywhereedition.mspx, though only in CTP. Scheduled for release at the end of 2006.

Best regards

Bj?rnar Sundsb?

Minimal install possible?

The smallest downloadable version seems to be 53MB. Is there any way to create a smaller version to use as an embedded DB for an application? I only need it to be single-user, for what that's worth. I'm thinking more in the 10MB to 20MB range.to my knowledge NO and the SQLExpress team made every effort to ensure the smallest D/Ls possible.|||

You have an option to use SQL Server 2005 Everywhere edition. It has to be run in-process and won't run as a service (however, I think it might be possible to create your own windows service where you embed SQL Server Everywhere). It only uses a few MB HD space, and uses about 5 MB RAM. Available at http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ctp_sqlserver2005everywhereedition.mspx, though only in CTP. Scheduled for release at the end of 2006.

Best regards

Bj?rnar Sundsb?