How to install SQLEXPRESS using command line

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Hello There....
I just want to include the SQLEXPRESS deployment through my vb.net application

I am currently running the SQLEXPRESS setup manually,
In this case,

First time the installation doesn't shows the "Default Instance" option
At next attempt, it shows the "Default Instance" option and the setup is completed successfully

So, I just wanted to ask,
1. Why I need to waste two attempts every time during installation.
2. Is there any other way to install SQLEXPRESS (like by using command line)

Posted 22-Sep-11 0:00am

vedprakash

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Mehdi Gholam · Answer 1 · 2011-09-22T00:19:00

Solution 1

Use the following command line and replace the instancename and password:

SQLEXPR32.EXE /qb ADDLOCAL=ALL INSTANCENAME=<instancename> SECURITYMODE=SQL SAPWD=<password> SQLAUTOSTART=1 DISABLENETWORKPROTOCOLS=0</instancename>

Posted 22-Sep-11 0:19am

Mehdi Gholam