SQL Server 2012 MDS Windows Server Minimal Requisites
April 23, 2013 at 4:49 AM
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Steven Wang
In order to make SQL Server 2012 MDS functioning properly under Windows Server 2008 R2, the minimum windows features must be met.
1. 1. Add Application Server role
The following role servers for Application Role need to be included:
· .NET Framework 3.5.1
· Web Server (IIS) support
· HTTP Activation
As illustrated in the diagram below (ticked services):
1. 2. Add Web Server (IIS) role
Make sure that the yellow highlighted services are ticked.
1. 3. Check additional windows features
Make sure the Features listed below (yellow highlighted) are installed: