One thing i noticed while deploying SQL Express 08 is that it does not like using %~dp0 from within an install script, i had to revert to calling a UNC path from within the install script.IE: … Read More

/SKIPRULES=RebootRequiredCheck This will skip the reboot prerequisite check. You can install the prerequisites with noreboot then launch the setup for a automated install. Reboot is recomme… Read More

If trying to deploy to Windows 7 you will recieve the "Program Compatibility Assistant" and will be told this is not compatable and needs SP1 loaded after the completed install. To get around … Read More

Step 1: Install Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 Step 2: Install Windows Installer 4.5. Step 3: Install Windows PowerShell 1.0. Step 4: Extract files from SQLEXPRWT_x[ARC]_ENU.exe http://www.m… Read More