I am trying to write an installation program. I have completely automated the SQL Server 2008 Express installation (silently), using the Command Line install process as described here (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb264562(SQL.90).aspx).
It works really well, but my problem now is that I need SQL Server 2008 Express with Advanced Services and SP1. Such an install is not available.
I've discovered the process of merging these two downloadable installs into a "slipstream" and wound up with what is essentially "installation media" for a stand alone installation of SQL2008 With Advanced Services and SP1. Useful if all you want to do is install it once, or even burn it to disc and distribute...
I need to include it as part of my product's installer which is currently a C# Windows Forms app that automates the SQL Express install, creates a database and restores our "new user database" as a starting point.
How can I "repackage" my slipstream SQL 2008 Express with Advance Services, SP1, it into one easily distributable set up file that can be run silently, during my installation procedure, just like the original SQL 2008 Express setup can be.
e.g. sqlexpradv_x86 /q .ACTION=Install /FEATURE=SQLEngine...etc.