for sql server 2000 (I know its old) desktop edition does not includes any GUI. so installation of desktop edition ie MSDE is via command prompt.
you can install the setup for desktop edition for free from here.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=22661
to install, just download the exe. and extract it.
setup.exe /settings C:\MSDERelA\setup.ini /L*v C:\MSDERelA\MSDE_setup.log
it will install the sql server 2000 desktop edition.
select serverproperty(‘productversion’)
select serverproperty(‘Edition’)
select serverproperty(‘ProductLevel’)
Now to upgrade the SP4 install it from here.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=18290
setup /upgradesp sqlrun /L*v C:\MSDELog.log
ERRORS:
some time you may get an error
- Strong SA password required
For such errors include SAPWD=”xxx” for installation and upgradation.
Provide strong sa password.
- Invalid instance name
This error occurs when we do not include /upgradesp option in upgrade
This has been improved in sql server 2005 where we can install gui for desktop edition. And can upgrade.