How to create an installer for deploying Sql Server Express

Hi,

I have created an installer for deploying Sql Server Express. My installer will start the process of installing Sql Server Express. However the installation of SqlServer Express will fail because it says another installer is currently running (which is my installer). Is there anyway to work around this problem?

The reason why I would like to create an installer for the installation of Sql Server Express is because I would like to configure the SqlServerExpress without the user fiddling with the ini file.

Thanks

Theses sources should help:

SQL Server 2005 UnAttended Installations
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144259.aspx
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb264562.aspx
http://www.devx.com/dbzone/Article/31648

Deploy Database with MSI
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/04/09/customdatabaseinstaller/

Deploy Database with Application

http://www.codeproject.com/useritems/Deploy_your_database.asp

How to Create a setup file to install Sql Server Database

Hi All,
I'am looking for a software (Installer) to create a setup file to install a SQL Server Database just like the one in theReports Starter Kit, when you install it a dialog will guide you to instaal the database thats what i'am looking for.
Anybody knows how can i do that or is there a software that can help me doing that.
Best Regards.
Wafi MohtasebIf you find it let me know.|||

I am not sure if it is possible because Microsoft tried it with AdventureWorks 2000 using InstallShield but it did not work. Now to what works the old AdventureWorks 2000 is an MSI file that creates an application with Instawdb.sql file inside the application open it with note pad and execute in Query Analyzer and you have the database. So you need Windows Installer redistributable and a detailed read me. Hope this helps.