Troubleshooting SQL Server 2012 installation Should you have problems installing SQL Server 2012, review this troubleshooting checklist to find potential solutions. 1. Check the hardware requirements. To install SQL Server 2012, you should have the following hardware: – Intel or compatible platform with processor speed: 1.0 GHz minimum for a 32-bit x86 implementation and a 1.4 GHz minimum for a...