If you need to make changes to the configuration file, we recommend that you make a copy and work with the copy. The following is an example of a ConfigurationFile.ini file: The ConfigurationFile.ini file is a text file with parameters (name/value pair) and descriptive comments.

This makes the configuration file useful for verifying and auditing the installations. The configuration file can be used to track the parameters and values for each installation. The configuration file overwrites the defaults in a packageĬommand-line values overwrite the values in the configuration file The processing order of the parameters while using the configuration file is outlined below: Setup supports the use of the configuration file only through the command prompt.

For older versions of SQL Server, see Install SQL Server 2014 Using a Configuration File. This article is maintained for SQL Server versions 2016 and later. You can also standardize manual installations throughout the enterprise, by creating a batch file that launches Setup.exe.

You can use the configuration file to deploy SQL Server throughout the enterprise with the same configuration. SQL Server Setup can generate a configuration file based upon the system default and run-time inputs.

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