title: Deploying a VB.net application with a .MDF file(sql server 2008) + ClickOnce
body: <p>I am trying to deploy a VB.net application that is currently using SQL Server 2008 as its database to connect to.</p>
  
  <p>I need this application to be able to include a copy of its data so that wherever I install the application there is no need for them to install SQL Express.</p>
  
  <p>What i have been reading is that I should of been using SQL Server Compact Edition to do this. Is there any way that I can do this with using an .MDF file?</p>
  
  <p>If not, is it possible to convert an .MDF file to .SDF and then just include it in my vb.net app?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks you </p>