What version will I need?

[rgooden]

Hi,

Our requirements are somewhat simple, but maybe too complex for the Express Edition.

1. install windows installer 3.1
2. install .NET Framework 2.0
3. install SQL Express
4. install our application
5. run EXE which will attach DataBase and modify our config file

It looks like express can do this, however I have a couple of questions.
1. We are currently creating an MSI with visual studio, can we run this MSI from InstallAware?
2. Is it possible to detect whether we are runing on Vista or not and change the default installation directory as needed. (XP would be c:\\program files, while Vista would be c:\\users\\public)
3. Can we have an optional install. The main server will run steps 1-5 as defined above, but client installs don't need SQL Express so steps 1,2,4 would be needed.

Thanks for the assistance.

Roger

[CandiceJones]

Hi Roger,

You can do all the basics with Express...but, for the additional steps you describe in your second paragraph, you will need Studio.

You can also try Developer if you won't be building custom dialogs.