Question : MS Access OR SQL Server 2008 Express

Hi,
I have been developing in Access for some time, I am comfortable with it.
Have a new project which involves distributing the App to many clients (300ish) and would like to program for the future...
Given that I will use an Access 2007 front end...
Would appreciate some feedback on these items:
1. Should I move to Server Express?
2. If so, Should I install Server Express on a networked maching or on the Development box?
3. Stay with MS Access file backend?
My main concern is creating an Install (have done this successfully with Access but not using SQL server distributable) Obviously, I want a reliable product.
 

Answer : MS Access OR SQL Server 2008 Express

SQL Server Express is a more complete solution for a database backend. It's more fast, more robust, etc.
If you are considering Express version it's because you're not thinking in massive amounts of data because Express version has a limitation of 2GB.  If you are confortable in working with Access 2007, my sugestion is that you stay with that.
If you're thinking in changing in the future your frontend for example to VB .Net, you should change already the backend to SQL Server Express because you will be prepared for the future.

jppinto
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