Distributing an application that uses a database?

Question

SQL

If there is an application that uses a database, then it is necessary to distribute it on users' devices without fail with the appropriate DBMS?

Answer 1

You can use the "lighter" SQL Server 2016 Express LocalDB
To create an instance of MicrosoftSQL Server 2016 E...

Answer 2

You can distribute it however you like. If you want the program to be distributed - apparently at least it is worth describing the order, installation conditions, etc. Well, either partially or completely place this logic in the installer.
With regard to MS SQL - apparently one of the options - to offer to set express