Preparing a SQL Server Sysprep Image

To prepare a SQL Server Sysprep image, launch the SQL Server Installation Wizard, click on the Advanced page, and select “Image Preparation of a stand-alone instance of SQL Server” (see Figure 8.23). This will launch the SQL Server sysprep installation wizard.

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FIGURE 8.23 Launching the SQL Server 2014 Sysprep Installation Wizard.

The Sysprep installation wizard is similar to the normal installation wizard with some minor differences and a stripped down set of screens and installation options. Like a normal installation, it first runs the System Configuration Checker Global Rules and then the Product Updates ...

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