Unattended Installation
The unattended installation feature allows for unattended installs using a batch (.bat) file and an associated initialization (.iss) file. By placing the SQL Server compact disc in the computer or pointing to a network share and running the batch file, SQL Server will be installed with the options specified in the initialization file. Microsoft includes sample .bat and .iss files on the SQL Server compact disc for a typical, custom, and client tools only install. These can be edited with a text editor to specify options specific to your environment. An option is also available on the Advanced Installation Options screen during the install that specifies Record Unattended .ISS File. When this option is selected, the options ...
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