maxquest


Hi!

I am installing SQL Server 2005 Express as part of my setup. On Windows 2003 Servers with password policy enabled, the SQL Server 2005 Express installation fails. Here is the error I am getting - "the sa password must meet SQL Server password policy requirements. For strong password guidelines, see Authentication Mode, in SQL Server Books Online.". If I disable the password policy, the SQL Server 2005 Express installation is OK.

Is there a parameter that I can pass to the command line to get around this

Thanks!




Re: sql server password policy requirements

Arnie Rowland


Yes, you can provide a 'proper' password for the [sa] account.







Re: sql server password policy requirements

maxquest

Hi Arnie,

Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, I am providing a password that meets the strong password guidelines. I think it is the MUST_CHANGE option that causes it.

Thanks again!






Re: sql server password policy requirements

Arnie Rowland

I suspect that you are on the right track.