ms sql server vs ms sql compact

Question

I have to use ms sql database in my ASP.NET project and I want to use a local database file without installing sql server. Do I have to use mdf file or I should do it with ms sql compact?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Use may want to use LocalDb. Compact is old way of doing it.

Or try this post . it will give you an idea. Add *.mdf file to C# Project