Monday, March 12, 2012

How to install SQL 2012 on Windows 8

During the weekend, I was playing around with Windows 8 Customer Preview.

First I tried to install SQL Server 2012 RC0 as I had the installer already, but I ran into an issue (missing system CLR types). I decided not to handle this, since SQL Server 2012 RTM is available now. So I tried to install that one instead.

A smaller issue came up again. But Andre Ziegler saved my day with his post in one of the Windows 8 Developer Preview forums.

So, it's better running the script before you start the installation.
You'll have to run cmd as administrator, insert your Windows install disc and type:
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:d:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
Don't forget to check the drive letter of the source and replace it if necessary.

SQL Server 2012 is installed and running now on Windows 8. Thanks Andre :)

41 comments:

  1. If you prefer using GUI, use Server Manager and add .NET 3.5 feature - equal to the script in the post.
    You might even do it during SQL Server installation - but before final progress bar starts going :).

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  2. Thanks Szymon. Actually, I prefer using GUI :) However this post is about installing SQL Server 2012 on Windows 8, not Windows Server 8.
    I know where to find the Control Panel item which can enable Windows features, but it timed out every time. With DISM, it worked.

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  3. so you are saying that when I had installed windows 8; I have to run the script in the cmd, then Install SQL 2012?

    Please let me know if I am correct.

    Thanks

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    1. Sure - before that.
      Sorry, I completely overlooked your comment.

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