Installing Sql server 2005 named Instance programmatically

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I have developed a desktop application in Visual Studio 2010 and used MS Sql Server Express 2005 at back end. Now i am creating a setup for my project. I want that a named instance of Sql Server be installed on the machine and database files attached to it when i install the software. I have checked some articles but could not find a complete solution.

Please if some one can help me in this regard.

Thanks in advance.

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Posted 16-Sep-14 0:16am

irfankhan200

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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter 16-Sep-14 6:21am

If you create a Visual Studio setup project you can set the prerequisites - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/vstudio/7tx0bw8y(v=vs.110).aspx

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Manas Bhardwaj · Answer 1 · 2014-09-16T00:21:00

I would not suggest to installation of SQL Server and attaching databases using C#.

These are more sys preparation / administrative tasks. My suggestion would be first talk with the Tech. Admins about the policies, guidelines etc. regarding installation of SQL Server etc.

I am sure they would have an opinion on it.

And as far as scripting and automation is concerned, I would suggest to use PowerShell for that.

Look on Google on how to use PowerShell for installing named instance of SQL Server and you should find many hints.