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SYMPTOMSInstalling the System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager VMM Management Server fails with the following error:
The type initializer for 'Microsoft.VirtualManager.Engine.Placement.IndyPlacementHelper' threw an exception.
CAUSEThis can occur due to corrupt installation media.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue perform the following steps:
1. Re-download the installation media.
2. If installing from a DVD, re-burn the installation media at a lower speed (4x).
3. Attempt the installation again.
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KB2690616 - Installing the System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager VMM Management Server fai...
J.C. Hornbeck | System Center & Security Knowledge Engineer
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