If you locate the Sqlncli.msi file on the SQL Server 2005 installation media. In a folder from which you can install Microsoft SQL Server Native Client. You receive error message 2 because the SQL Server Native Client you. The SQL Server native client installation fails. This is the entry in the error log. 2010-09-15 08:57:26 - Beginning download of Microsoft SQL.
HiI'm trying to install sharepoint 2010 on a new windows 2k8r2 which is a member server on our domain. The server is fully updated.The SQL Server native client installation fails.