Automating the install of SQL 2k5 x64 on Server 2008 x64

Question

In attempting to automate the installation of SQL Server 2005 x64 on Windows Server 2008 x64, I am receiving the following Program Compatibility error:

 

“This program has known compatibility issues with Visual Studio 2005…”

 

I have the /qn switch enabled in my script, I thought that would suppress all alerts, but it is not.  The unattended install will not continue until I select the option for “Run program” in the dialog box.  Does anyone know of a way to get around / automate this pop up and make the install of SQL server completely automated??

 

Thanks for any helpanyone may be able to provide.

Answer 1

Hello,

To resolve this issue, you need to install Visual Studio 2005 SP1 after you install SQL Server.

Regards,

Alberto Morillo
SQLCoffee.com