Project with SQL Server as prerequisite

[RossGra]

Hello,

I'm evaluating InstallAware because I need to create the istallation for an commercial product. Unfortunately I have little time to make this choice and I need some suggestions about the use of InstallAware.

The installation must allow me to:
- set .Net framework 4.0 and SQL server 2008 as prerequisites (if not installed on the computer of the customer must be installed)
- sql script can be executed to create and populate a database
- insert file .exe of my program and its dll.

What is the best way to do this things with InstallAware? Which type of project should I create (Native Setup, Project Wizard)? There are tutorials that allow me to quickly understand the way to go?

[FrancescoT]

Dear User,

as starting point I can suggest you to have a look at our white-papers available at:
http://www.installaware.com/publication ... papers.htm

and in particular to the following documents:
- Using InstallAware to Deploy Microsoft .NET Framework Applications (... it can be easly adapted with any kind of application)
- MSIcode Scripting Technology for Windows Installer (which describes how to use InstallAware scripting tecnology)

In addition to the documentation available with the above URL, InstallAware comes with a ready to use sample "MS SQL Sever connection".
This sample demostrates how to connect to an MS SQL database using the provided MS SQL Server plugin.

Hope this helps you.

Regards.