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SQL Server Compact

Microsoft SQL Server Compact (SQL CE) is a discontinued relational database produced by Microsoft for applications that run on mobile devices and desktops. Prior to the introduction of the desktop platform, it was known as SQL Server for Windows CE and SQL Server Mobile Edition.

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Developed by
Microsoft
Type of format
Relational database

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SQL Server Compact

Nodes30
Edges29
Triples30
Avg. degree1.93
Density0.066667
Components1

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SQL Server Compact

Top relations

related to overview · 16
SQL Server Compact → ADO, API, Entity Framework, Future, It, LINQ, MB, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Synchronization Services, NET, NET APIs, SQL CE, SQL Server, Unlike, Windows, Windows Store
related to Deprecation · 7
SQL Server Compact → Although, Extended, In February, July, Microsoft, SQL Compact, SQL Server Compact Edition
related to External links · 4
SQL Server Compact → Microsoft LearnMicrosoft's Embedded Database, Microsoft's Embedded Database, Team Blog, Wayback Machine
Developed by · 1
SQL Server Compact → Microsoft
Filename extension · 1
SQL Server Compact → .mw-parser-output .monospaced{font-family:monospace,monospace} .sdf
Type of format · 1
SQL Server Compact → Relational database

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Important terminology

sql ce server microsoft support compact database file applications sdf edition data studio mobile native planned well databases files new

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
SQL Server CompactDeveloped byMicrosoft1.00infobox
SQL Server CompactFilename extension.mw-parser-output .monospaced{font-family:monospace,monospace} .sdf1.00infobox
SQL Server CompactType of formatRelational database1.00infobox
SQL Server Compactrelated to DeprecationIn February0.60section
SQL Server Compactrelated to DeprecationMicrosoft0.60section
SQL Server Compactrelated to DeprecationSQL Server Compact Edition0.60section
SQL Server Compactrelated to DeprecationAlthough0.60section
SQL Server Compactrelated to DeprecationSQL Compact0.60section
SQL Server Compactrelated to DeprecationExtended0.60section
SQL Server Compactrelated to DeprecationJuly0.60section
SQL Server Compactrelated to External linksMicrosoft's Embedded Database0.60section
SQL Server Compactrelated to External linksTeam Blog0.60section

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