sql server msde: Hey, Happy New Year!
I tried to install MSDA release A. When install, it pops up a window
"A Strong SA password is requried for security reasons. Please use SAPWD
switch to supply the same. Refer to readme for more details. Setup will now
exist."

I need help. I don't know much about pc. Please post your answer by detail
steps to solve this problem. Your response is greatly appreciated. thanks a

hi,
"P. Che" <PChe@discussions.microsoft.com> ha scritto nel messaggio
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as indicated, you have to provide the SA stron password to the setup.exe
boostrap installer...so just add that parameter:
setup.exe SAPWD="YourStrongPassword" /L*v "c:\MsdeLog.Txt"

the last parameter, /L*v "c:\MsdeLog.Txt", will enable verbose log of the
installation process, which will output to a text file (about 2mb) all
installation activity you can inspect in case of troubles searching for
RETURN VALUE 3
entries..

you can see every parameter available for MSDE installation at
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/distsql/distsql_84xl.asp

have a happy new year
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Andrea Montanari (Microsoft MVP - SQL Server)
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(my vb6+sql-dmo little try to provide MS MSDE 1.0 and MSDE 2000 a visual
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