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Page Topic Information Summary
Embedded database Embedded database engines are used in almost every desktop app today.
Serverless database What does it mean to be a serverless database engine?
Zero Configuration Zero config means you don't need to install anything to run your application
Database Specifications Information about VistaDB engine features, TSQL data types, database engine limits
Datatypes Supported Datatypes supported by VistaDB
SQL Support List of SQL syntax supported.  See the actual help file for samples and lists of differences between VistaDB and SQL Server.
VDB4 Engine Information about the VistaDB Engine features and edition limits based upon the various editions.
Pagesize Limits Information the limits pagesize imposes on the database engine. The pagesize can impact max columns, indexes and more.
Managed Code Why is it important to write 100% managed code?  Covers topics like why Medium Trust is important for components also.
Windows 64 bit support Can your database run 32 and 64 bit from a single assembly?  VistaDB can!
Online Help File This is the HTML output from our help file.  The help contains an index and is searchable through the website.

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  • Embedded SQL Database
  • 1 MB single Dll
  • Easy SQL Server migration
  • TSQL data types and syntax
  • Royalty free distribution
  • ASP.NET Medium Trust supported for shared hosting