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If you are using an sql database with a vb.net application, does the user need to have anything extra other than the .net framework installed for the program to run? Meaning, if I simply compile the application, are there any extra steps I need to take to make this work?

Thanks for the help!

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According to your comment response on the question of having a SQL DB server somewhere:

Well duh, my question was referring to drivers. Do they need any extra .dlls?

Nope, you should be good to go. :)

The only time you have to worry about this is if you use a 3rd party control or tool that isn't installed with the framework.

klabranche
Awesome! That just made my life a lot easier!
Cyclone
Yup, the basic "database connectivity infrastructure" comes as ADO.NET packaged up in the .NET framework installation. You should be fine
marc_s