How to setup SQL Server 2008 R2 on Windows Server 2008 R2 Core System
Installing SQL Server 2008 on a core installation of Windows Server 2008 used to be challenging. That has changed since the introduction of R2 releases of both the products. For further information please refer to my blog at http://www.deepakchitnis.net/how-to-setup-sql-server-2008-r2-on-windows-server-2008-r2-core-system.aspx
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