And of course you can always use x86\setup\setupsql.exe -r to record your own setup.iss file (found in %WinDir%) For silent installs with CCM/iCommand you will have to ignore the error stream,… Read More

I've seen people on other sites unable to figure out how to install the so-called pre-requisites for SQL SERVER 2005. so here they are: ::**Install Pre-Requisites** :: Microsoft SQL Server Nat… Read More

Changing the Default Login Authentication Mode While installing SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine using the Windows Installer Merge Modules you can change the default login authentication mode fr… Read More

The PDF file used included on CD1 does not work with SMS 2003. In addition Microsoft has confirmed that you cannot use Enterprise Media for a silent unattended install. You must use Developer … Read More

There is also a SMS package Defintion File in the Disk1 Directory off the CD. Although it was orignially intended for SMS 2.0 it can still be used with SMS 2003 Read More

Sometimes the silent setup will not run, becaus of pending file operations. in this case you can temporarily rename the pendingfileoperations key in the registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM… Read More

x86\setup\setupsql.exe k=SMS -s -m -SMS -f1 "answerfile.iss" There are a handful of existing ISS files provided on the CD along with batch files containing the above command syntax to trigger … Read More