Installing a SQL Server 2008 Failover Cluster on Windows Server 2012: Three Additional Steps

There are three additional steps required when installing a SQL Server 2008 Failover Cluster on Windows Server 2012:

• Install the Failover Cluster Automation Server Feature on each node

• Address Bug 796255 SQL Server 2008 Failover Cluster Setup does not show the option to use Service SID on the Cluster Security Policy screen

• Perform slipstream installation of SQL Server to work around Cluster Service Verification error

Once these additional items are addressed, the Failover Cluster can function as expected.