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Is there any way to install SQL Express 2005 silently while configuring to allow remote access, or must the configuration be done with the SQL Server Management Studio UI?

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One of the issues is setting BROWSERSVCSTARTUP to automatic. Check BOL, in case I have the flag typed in incorrectly. I will have to mull over this a bit and determine if this is the only issue in the mix.

Gregory A Beamer
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After the SQL Service is installed log into the database and run the following and then restart the SQL Service.

exec sp_configure 'remote access', 1
reconfigure

This will allow remote access to the service. If you are installing a named instance you'll need to ensure that the SQL Browser service is running and set to automatic.

mrdenny