September 2010
Intermediate to advanced
1704 pages
111h 8m
English
With the release of SQL Server 2008 SP1, Microsoft provides the capability to create Slipstream installations of SQL Server 2008. Slipstreaming is a method of integrating a SQL Server 2008 update with the original installation media so that the original media and update are installed at the same time. This capability can be a huge timesaver over having to manually run a service pack and possible cumulative update installations after running a full SQL Server install, especially if you have to repeat the installation in multiple environments.
Slipstreaming is supported in the following scenarios:
• Installing the original media and a service pack
• Installing the original media, a service pack, and a cumulative update ...