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Error Installing SQL Server 2008 on Windows 2008 R2 Server

SQL 2008 Warning

Note: The above warning is displayed when SQL Server 2008 is installed of Windows 2008 R2 Server.  If run program is clicked, the installation will complete but none of the services will be properly installed.

Solutions:

How to slipstream SP1 for SQL Server 2008 or

  1. Install SQL Server 2008 SP1
  2. Cancel the install after the setup files are installed
  3. Re-Install SQL Server 2008
  4. Complete SQL Server 2008 SP1 installation

Additional References:

http://wadingthrough.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/problem-installing-sql-server-2008-on-windows-2008-r2/ – J.D. provides a more detailed explanation of the second solution.

Print | posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 11:42 PM | Filed Under [ SharePoint ]

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