Install SQL from web

[notlogan]

I feel like I've asked this before but I searched and can't find the answer. My current setup project installs SQL from the installation DVD. I'd like to make up a second project that installs SQL from a Microsoft link. How would I do that?

[linder]

You can use the "Download File (HTTP)..." script function to download the redistributable from the Microsoft site. Display a "Wait..." dialog (with "Start on separate thread" enabled) to show that a download is in progress. After the download process, start the redist as usual.

BTW, I would suggest to download the redistributable from your own site. From time to time, Microsoft changes the direct links.

Friedrich

[notlogan]

My problem is my site didn't want to allow a 2Gb file to be uploaded....thanks.

[linder]

If I were you, I would redirect the customers to the original Microsoft link. Quite a few users need download managers to download >2GB files. Many things can go wrong during a >2GB download process.

Friedrich

[notlogan]

That's what I was thinking...Microsoft helps, of course, by making 10 or 12 different versions available to download all at the same link...

[notlogan]

I found the correct link: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=29062

Do I past that into the Download File(HTTP) box as the Host Address? Do I need to fill in any other boxes?

Thanks.

[linder]

No, you need the direct link to the file!

For example, the link to "ENU\x64\SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe" (132.3 MB) is:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/D/D/8DD7BDBA-CEF7-4D8E-8C16-D9F69527F909/ENU/x64/SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe

Or the link to "ENU\x64\SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe" (1.3 GB) is:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/D/D/8DD7BDBA-CEF7-4D8E-8C16-D9F69527F909/ENU/x64/SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe

Or the 32-bit "ENU\x86\SQLEXPR_x86_ENU.exe" (116.7 MB):

http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/D/D/8DD7BDBA-CEF7-4D8E-8C16-D9F69527F909/ENU/x86/SQLEXPR_x86_ENU.exe

More links are available.

Friedrich