Trouble installing SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008?
Posted: October 13, 2011 Filed under: SQL Server, Windows | Tags: 2008, highly secured, install failed, installation failed, security, server, sql, sql server, Windows, windows server 2008 Leave a commentA highly secured Windows installation can make your SQL installation fail
There are some highly modified default installations of both Windows desktops and servers that certain institutions use to increase the security of their networks. These versions of Windows are focused on security and are locked down from the ground up, which is a good thing. But all these security settings can give an IT guy headaches if you’re trying to get things accomplished. One such feature can make your SQL install fail. I happened to come across this recently in a test lab.
If you’re driving along with a standard SQL install, everything will be going fine until, towards the end of the installation process, you see the gem below. And SQL installs take a little time to complete. Having to reinstall can be a real pain.