SQL 2005 Remote installation

  • Hello Everyone,

    I need some advice on this.

    I would like to install SQL 2005 developer edition on a remote machine which has Windows 2005 server running on it. I dont have physical access to this server, it is sitting somewhere 100 miles away.

    Is there any possibility to do this install?

    Replies would be much appreciated.

    Thanks a lot!!!

  • I haven't tried it, but the remote install should work. Haven't seen a lot of issues reported on it, though I doubt many people do use it.

    What I would recommend is to get the SQL media to that machine, either download, have someone stick a CD in, etc. Then REmote Desktop (Term Service) to that machine and do the install that way. If your connection flakes, it should continue to run and you can connect back to it.

  • Thanks a lot for your reply Steve.

    But I really would like to try and install it remotely, I want to experiment you see.

    After struggling a lot for couple of hours I had to give up and follow the procedure as you advised.

    But if anyone can give me any idea or can direct me to that, will be great.

    cheers!!

Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Login to reply