The slipstream method works fine and as I recall is supported by MS. I would suggest though checking your build number on the SQL server to see if there is a cumulative update or the like that you'll need to add to your slipstream.
DAMIEN SOLODOW Systems Engineer 317.447.6033 (office) 317.447.6014 (fax) HARRISON COLLEGE ________________________________________ From: Joseph L. Casale [jcas...@activenetwerx.com] Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 10:56 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Adding sql reporting services feature I have an SQL2008R2 server that is fully patched and I need to add the reporting services feature. As the base media only comes in GA, I had a quick look at what it takes to make slipstreamed media and frankly it looks like a hack. Anyone actually do this in production or is the only supported method to add the feature then reapply sp2? Thanks! jlc ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin