InstantForum.NET v4.1.4SQLServerCentralhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comSun, 21 Mar 2010 22:00:10 GMT20http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic644762-146-1.aspxTake a look at FineBuild for SQL Server 2008 [url]http://www.codeplex.com/SQLServerFineBuild/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=18003[/url]SQL Server FineBuild gives 1-click installation and best-practice configuration of SQL Server. It gives everyone a rock-solid foundation for exploiting SQL, regardless of their skill level. The current version for SQL 2008 is still in beta but it is stable. There are a few things I still want to add to it (MDW setup, RS admin account setup) before I declare it finished, but what is published is definitely worth using.[b]Update 20 June 2009[/b] FineBuild for SQL Server 2008 is now fuly released on Codeplex.Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:17:28 GMTEdVassiehttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic644762-146-1.aspxHere's and example that just installs the client tools.The whole syntax is in BOL, this should help you get started though.[code];SQLSERVER2008 Configuration File[SQLSERVER2008]; Specifies a Setup work flow, like INSTALL, UNINSTALL, or UPGRADE. This is a required parameter. ACTION="Install"; Specifies features to install, uninstall, or upgrade. The list of top-level features include SQL, AS, RS, IS, and Tools. The SQL feature will install the database engine, replication, and full-text. The Tools feature will install Management Tools, Books online, Business Intelligence Development Studio, and other shared components. FEATURES=BIDS,CONN,BC,BOL,SSMS,ADV_SSMS; Displays the command line parameters usage HELP="False"; Specifies that the detailed Setup log should be piped to the console. INDICATEPROGRESS="False"; Setup will not display any user interface. QUIET="False"; Setup will display progress only without any user interaction. QUIETSIMPLE="False"; Specifies that Setup should install into WOW64. This command line argument is not supported on an IA64 or a 32-bit system. X86="False"; Specifies the path to the installation media folder where setup.exe is located. ;MEDIASOURCE="D:\SQL2008\"MEDIASOURCE=".\install"; Specify if errors can be reported to Microsoft to improve future SQL Server releases. Specify 1 or True to enable and 0 or False to disable this feature. ERRORREPORTING="False"; Specify the root installation directory for native shared components. INSTALLSHAREDDIR="C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server"; Specify the installation directory. INSTANCEDIR="C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server"; Specify that SQL Server feature usage data can be collected and sent to Microsoft. Specify 1 or True to enable and 0 or False to disable this feature. SQMREPORTING="False"[/code]Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:25:29 GMTNicholas Cainhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic644762-146-1.aspxHi List,I have been trying to install MS SQL Sever 2008 using a script, that means, I would like to do quiet installation unattended. I edited the configuration file that is created during the installation process of MS SQL Server 2008, but I am not sure if I am doing the right thing. Has anyone got experience with scripted installation? I was wondering if anyone has such a script which has been tested.I would be very grateful for your helpNiyalaWed, 28 Jan 2009 03:20:11 GMTNiyala