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  • You could look at SQL Server Compact Edition. This can be installed either by running a .msi file or by copying the .dll files to the right location.

    Some more info about SQLCE is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_Server_Compact

    Original author: https://github.com/SQL-FineBuild/Common/wiki/ 1-click install and best practice configuration of SQL Server 2019, 2017 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008 and 2005.

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