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Author  Topic  robinp Starting Member 1 Post Posted - 2009-05-11 : 13:55:06 Hi, Its with the how do i deploy my SQL express D/B which is to be in each client system. Client has aggred to install SQL express instance in every system.So during installation i need not install SQL express. I have got 3 scripts: 1. Create my Clinet D/B using D/B SQL script. 2. Create all the D/B objects using the SQL script. 3. Insert master data using SQL script. Now the question is how to i make acustom deployment that, my windows application MSI takes care of installing the follwing above d/b objects using the scripts . What methodoly should i follow for this type of client side D/B while cerating and installing MSI. Regards robin