Case Environment:
Server environment: Windows Server R2 Standard
Database version: SQL Server SP1
Case Description:
When you install SQL Server 2012 on the Windows Server R2 standard version, the installation process pops up with the following error message:
Error while enabling Windows FEATURE:NETFX3, error Code: -2146498298, "Try enabling Windows Feature:netfx3 from Wi Ndows management tools and then run Setup again. For more information about to enable Windows features, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=227143
This error occurs because there is no installation configured. NET Framework 3.5. You need to configure the. NET Framework 3.5 to install, select "Add Roles and Features" step-by-step down
In "Features", tick ". NET Framework 3.5 Features" and enter the path to the installation media in the optical drive D:\sources\sxs
References:
Http://www.sqlcoffee.com/Troubleshooting101.htm
SQL Server 2012 Installation Error Case: Error while enabling Windows feature:netfx3, Error Code:-2146498298