What is MSDE?
The new Microsoft® Data Engine (MSDE) or an improved version of the default database engine for Access, known as Microsoft Jet. MSDE is an enabling technology that provides local data storage and is completely compatible with the Microsoft SQL Server™ version 7.0 code base. This technology transforms Microsoft® Access from a simple file-server database application into an extremely powerful and highly scalable client-server solution for any size organization.