"Nucleus has failed" error during installation of Venus 1500 V4, password

Potential Symptoms

  • During installation of Venus 1500 version 4 the Installation Wizard throws the error: "The installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express SP3 (x86 & x64Wow) - Nucleus has failed. Setup will now exit"
  • *The Microsoft SQL Server Bootstrap summary log indicates that the sa password does not meet strong password requirements (found at: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Setup Bootstrap\Log)
    • Choose the folder with the latest date and open the Summery.txt
  • Found "Exit message:  The specified sa password does not meet strong password requirements."

Environment

  • Venus 1500 version 4.18
  • Windows 7 Enterprise Professional

Cause

  •  Server Administrator password does not meet strong password requirements

Resolution

  1. Follow How to Install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Manually for Venus 1500 v4 or Vanguard v4 (This does not apply for Show Control Display Studio), DD2474426
  2. When you reach the step to enter a password, enter one that meets the requirements of the settings.

KB ID: DD2521911


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