I think posting scripts to create the database, and populate any needed data would be sufficient. I don't think it's too much to expect for people to get SQL Server Express, or some other free database, and host their own copy of the database.
If you can find a place to host the database, making the schema scripts and including the DB file is simple. The projects I have used simple have a create script.
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