SQL2008 Install
Assumes DVD or ISO image of installation media is mounted and pre-requisites from MSSQL Install page have been addressed.
GUI Install
GUI Install
Run the Setup executable (as Administrator) from the installation media.
This error came up during a test installation on Windows Server 2012 and 2012R2. I believe, in this case, the warning can be ignored.
Server Manager - Dashbaord - Tools - Services
SQL Server Configuration ManagerEnable TCP/IP if you need remote access to this SQL Server (likely).
TODO:
Server Core Install
Monitoring
Backups