This is an update to the original post http://mindsharpblogs.com/ben/archive/2008/03/08/4411.aspx. Unfortunately, the SP1 installation media hooks psconfigui.exe when the config.xml display level is set to “Basic”. This should only lay down the bits. arghhh.
The only workaround I currently know is to set the display level to “none”, and wait for the setup.exe process to stop (taskmgr.exe or sysinternals tools) - not perfect. I've notified Microsoft and will udpate you as soon as I get something back.
I also have new farm build scripts coming in the next couple of weeks that are 'parameter-ized' that I just built for a customer. (thanks, Jerry Chappell!) I'll try to get those out asap in my free time. Todd Klindt has also been doing some scripting, maybe we can talk him into sharing his new finds.
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Ben Curry, CISSP, SharePoint Server MVP
Mindsharp
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