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Silent install command for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client 11.4.7001.0

The exact silent switches the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client installer accepts, plus a one-line command you can paste into a script, Intune Win32 app, or Configuration Manager package.

One-line silent install (x64)

msiexec.exe /i sqlncli.msi /qb IACCEPTSQLNCLILICENSETERMS=YES

Run from the directory containing sqlncli.msi. Download the installer from the Direct link below first.

Architecture	Scope	Type	Silent switches	Source
x64	-	MSI WiX		Declared by publisher
x86	-	MSI WiX		Declared by publisher

Declared by publisher means the switches come straight from the winget manifest the publisher (or community maintainer) submitted to microsoft/winget-pkgs.
Default for {type} means the manifest doesn't specify silent switches, so the framework's standard switches are shown (e.g. /S for NSIS, /quiet /norestart for MSI).

Frequently asked questions

What is the silent install command for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client ?

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client uses MSI (WiX). After downloading the installer, run: msiexec.exe /i sqlncli.msi /qb IACCEPTSQLNCLILICENSETERMS=YES. The silent install switches are /qb IACCEPTSQLNCLILICENSETERMS=YES.

How do I deploy Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client via Intune or Configuration Manager?

Use winget for the cleanest path: winget install --id Microsoft.SQLServer.2012.NativeClient --exact 11.4.7001.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. If winget isn't viable in your environment, package the publisher's installer directly using the silent switches above.

Where do these silent switches come from?

The switches marked "Declared by publisher" come from the winget manifest the publisher (or community maintainer) submitted to microsoft/winget-pkgs. Switches marked "Default for MSI (WiX)" come from the installer framework's documented defaults.

Prefer the winget route? See the full Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client install page.