I'm trying to install SQL Server Express 2014 on Windows Server 2008 R2.
But the setup routine is giving me the warning message:
System doesn't meet the minimum requirement for installing SQL Server Express 2014.
But I checked its hardware and operating system requirements. My system requirements are the same as recommended for the installation of SQL Server Express 2014.
Can someone tell why I can't install SQL Server Express 2014?
You didn't specifically state which service pack level your Server 2008 R2 is on.
SQL Server Express supports these editions of server 2008 SP1
So maybe you need to install a service pack.
The SQL Server setup routine will create multiple log files for each setup that you try. They can be found in the following directory:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\120\Setup Bootstrap\Log
In the \Log directory, you will find a Summary.txt file that will give you some general information of your last setup. Consult this file for more information.
At the bottom of the Summary.txt file you will find a reference to a sub-directory containing specific information pertaining to your last setup. Example of line in Summary.txtfile:
Rules report file: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\120\Setup Bootstrap\Log\20191204_144000\SystemConfigurationCheck_Report.htm
Check the equivalent file in your directory for other issues with your last setup.
If no errors can be found in the System Configuration Check Report, consult the following files which reside in the ...\Setup Bootstrap\Log\[DATE]_[TIME]\ directory:
One of these files should contain information on how to resolve your issues(s).
