How to deploy my C# visual studio click once application with a firebird database and remote connection

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My Xamarin application connects to a Firebird database installed on the PC via IP address when I am on the same wi-fi network interacting with a desktop app in C#. How can I deploy my desktop application by installing firebirdsql as a service and a database on a default location?

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I haven't tried anything because I don't know how to start

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 1 · 2024-10-13T14:28:00

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Click Once cannot use outside installers, so third party database engines, like Firebird, have to be installed by the user separately from your application.

You would be better off scraping the Click Once installation and using another technology, like the Wix Toolset, InstallShield, InnoSetup, Advanced Installer, ...

Posted 2 days ago

Dave Kreskowiak

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Member 13732134 2 days ago

I tried using the Microsoft Visual Studio Installer 20222 extension and I am able to include some files in the .msi file. But what files do I need to include to install firebird? Is it possible to install it when installing my app in silent mode and as a service?

Dave Kreskowiak 2 days ago

You will note that I did NOT include the Visual Studio installer in my list.

Member 13732134 yesterday

Okay. But even using another type of installer that you mentioned, which firebird files should I attach? Is it possible to install it silently as a service and without the user seeing the server installation?

Dave Kreskowiak yesterday

I have no idea because I've never used Firebird, and never will.