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billganesh
Level 2
‎Nov 10, 2008 11:45 PM

How to install SQL Server 2005 silently

How to install SQL Server 2005 silently in install shield 2009 without any dialog boxes appearing to the user in the window

i got some examples but none worked
looking for help
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stmcginnis
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‎Nov 11, 2008 08:24 AM

I do this in a project where I need a default instance installed. If I don't find it I install SQL Express. This is the command line that ends up being run:

SQLEXPR.exe /qn INSTANCENAME=MSSQLSERVER ADDLOCAL=SQL_Engine,SQL_Data_Files,Client_Components,Connectivity SAPWD=sapassword
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