Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client

Silent Install (How-To Guide)

Written by Jason Bergnerin Software Title

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client is a stand-alone data access application
programming interface (API), used for both OLE DB and ODBC. This article will serve
as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent
installation of the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client from the command line using
the MSI installer.

How to Install Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client

Silently
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client Silent Install (MSI) on 32-bit Systems

1. Navigate to: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=50402

2. Select the ENU\x86\sqlncli.msi
3. Download the sqlncli.msi to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
4. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and
select Run as Administrator
5. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
6. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i sqlncli.msi
IACCEPTSQLNCLILICENSETERMS=YES /qn

7. Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client entries in
the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client

Vendor: Microsoft Corporation

Version: 11.0.7001.0

Architecture: 32-bit

Installer Type: MSI

Silent Install MsiExec.exe /i sqlncli.msi IACCEPTSQLNCLILICENSETERMS=YES /qn
Switch:

Silent Uninstall MsiExec.exe /x {CC4970BA-B7DD-46E9-8941-192D6246DB5F} /qn

Switch:

Repair Command: MsiExec.exe /fa {CC4970BA-B7DD-46E9-8941-192D6246DB5F} /qn

Download Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=50402

PowerShell https://silentinstallhq.com/microsoft-sql-server-2012-native-client-install-a
Script: uninstall-powershell/