The SQL Server 2012 installation process won't automatically install PowerShell for users. An overview of the hardware and software requirements can be found in this Microsoft library article.

Microsoft seems to recommend installing SQL Server 2012 RC on a system running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (including the Server Core version). However, the installer ...

So I have my new shiny DMZ setup with my RODC and now am trying to setup SQL 2012 on a clean Server 2008R2 server. This server only has access other machines in DMZ, including the RODC. RODC has ...

In this article, we’ll discuss how to resolve Managed SQL Server Installer has stopped working when trying to install SQL Server. So the scenario is when you click on “New SQL Server stand ...

Microsoft also added a way for IT pros to install SQL Server 2012 using a "prebuilt slipstream image," which simplifies the setup process.

For Windows-oriented shops, SQL Server 2012 offers advantages over other databases from a management standpoint. Installation of SQL Server, despite the complexity of the software, is fairly easy to ...

News Flawed SQL Server 2012 SP2 ISOs Fixed By Kurt Mackie 07/21/2014 Microsoft has corrected an issue with the TechNet and MSDN subscribers' download of SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 2. The issue ...

Why It Works for IT For Windows-oriented shops, SQL Server 2012 offers advantages over other databases from a management standpoint. Installation of SQL Server, despite the complexity of the software, ...