Father, husband and database professional specializing in everything SQL Server. I have been working with SQL Server since 6.5 and have loved to see the progression of the product. I am an avid PASS volunteer, speaker and chapter leader since 2001. I was the chapter leader for the Triad SQL Server User Group in Winston-Salem, NC off and on for many years.

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Identify a Slipstream Installation

I get a new SQL Server instance from my build team. How can I tell if the instance was installed using a slipstream installation later?

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