I am trying to install SQL Server 2008 (ideally) on windows server 2012. I have installed Framework 3.5 on the system. I choose "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" as recommended for starting/running the database engine. The installation keeps failing with an error.
The following error has occurred:
Wait on the Database Engine recovery handle failed. Check the SQL Server error log for potential causes.
I have tried installing SQL Server 2012 on the same system and I still get the same error. I have uninstalled and restarted the system a couple of times already.
Any help on how to get this issue resolved?
Thanks