Administering SQLCE

Because SQLCE is separate from the Compact Framework, it must be administered separately. The administration tasks take the form of security administration, database maintenance, and installation and deployment.

Security

As with any database, it is important that the data in SQLCE be secure. This is particularly the case because the device on which SQLCE is running is inherently mobile and can easily fall into the hands of someone who is not the intended user. As a result, it is important that Compact Framework applications be able to present an authentication dialog to users before providing access to the data and that the ...

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