April 28, 2005 at 11:10 am
April 28, 2005 at 3:05 pm
20 isn't that many. You might spend more time figuring this out than just installing.
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April 28, 2005 at 7:26 pm
Actually, setting up an automated install isn't that bad. I did it a couple of years ago for about 15 servers. There is an article in BOL that tells how to do it: Performing an Unattended Install. Basically you use the installation wizard to create the ISS file. Then run the command setupsql.exe with a parameter pointing to your file. You can also automate the service pack installation.
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April 28, 2005 at 11:15 pm
April 29, 2005 at 6:36 am
Basically it means that you install 1 server with the cd. Somewhere in the install you'll have an option to save the install to a script. Once the install is complete, you can use that script to install all 19 other instanses.
April 29, 2005 at 8:06 am
I know some people that manage 200+ servers, for them 20 is small-ish
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April 29, 2005 at 9:08 am
The only issues that I am aware of are covered in the following link:
I am also assuming that you are installing SP3 in an automated fashion as well.
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