Question on Quorum : Windows Server 2012 R2 + SQL 2014 AlwaysOn AG

OS on all nodes : Windows Server 2012 R2
SQL on all nodes : SQL Server 2014 CU2
2 cluster nodes in primary data center and AlwaysOn AG doing Sync Transfer between these nodes with auto failover.
2 cluster nodes in DR data center(Different subnet) and AlwaysON AG doing an Async Transfer between primary replica and these nodes with manual failover.
As this is a multi sub-net cluster we are giving DR nodes 0 vote. 2 nodes on primary DC has votes and a file share on the primary DC has a vote.
If the primary DC is gone,then should we re-assign node votes to the 2 nodes in DR site and again manually configure a file share witness and give it a vote?
Whats the best strategy here? Any recommendation is highly appreciated.
Thank you,

Anup,
Think if we have network issues between Primary DC and DR DC. DR node might think…Hey, I’m the only one running now. I can take all the resources. We do not want nodes in the secondary site to contribute to a decision to take the cluster offline
when there is nothing wrong with the primary site. Do you mean to say Dynamic Quorum is smart enough to handle this situation?
Is it smart enough on it's own? No. That's why someone has to determine which site they want to stay up.
If you're using dynamic quorum, a new property was introduced called "LowerQuorumPriorityNodeID" which is set at the cluster level. Give it the node of one and only one of the secondary site servers. Set a fileshare witness (if possible) as the
odd vote and make sure both sites can see it equally well. Set this property on the cluster for a node on the secondary site.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn265972.aspx#BKMK_TieBreak
Assume that the fileshare goes down and you have 2 nodes at the local site and 2 nodes at the DR site. Suddenly, communicates between the two are severed. If you have dynamic quorum set and the property I mentioned above, the secondary site will shut down
and the local site will stay up as the secondary site is set for a lower precedence.
Please note, the only reason I brought this up was because you're on Windows Server 2012R2 as this is when it was first introduced.
-Sean
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Hi ntth,
"Attempted to perform an unauthorized operation"
The above error is always related to the Windows account SID mapping. I recommend you login into Windows using another Windows account which has administrative privileges and run SQL Server setup using that Windows account.
Besides, please note that we need to apply SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 or a later update when installing SQL Server Windows Server 2012 R2. For more information, please review this
KB article.
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Overlapped I/O error 997 installing SQL Server 2014 Express on Windows Server 2012 R2

I'm attempting to install SQL Server 2014 Express on a Windows Server 2012 R2 system. When I do the install, it fails (several times) with an "Error: 997. Overlapped I/O operation is in progress.". From searching the web, I can see many people
have had this problem with this installer and other non-SQL server installers.
I've tried every solution I can find discussed, but none help with my problems The system is fully updated, with the exception of the KB2538243 (VC 2008 SP1 redist), which is probably failing for the same reason.
I've tried removing several updates mentioned in other articles (KB2918614). I've confirmed that I'm not using a temporary profile.
Does anyone have an idea of how I can solve this issue?
Thanks,
Zack
Partial detail from install log file:
Detailed results:
Feature: Management Tools - Complete
Status: Failed: see logs for details
Reason for failure: An error occurred for a dependency of the feature causing the setup process for the feature to fail.
Next Step: Use the following information to resolve the error, and then try the setup process again.
Component name: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Redistributables
Component error code: 997
Component log file: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\120\Setup Bootstrap\Log\20150205_151618\VC10Redist_Cpu64_1.log
Error description: Error 997.Overlapped I/O operation is in progress.
Error help link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkId=20476&ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=50000&ProdVer=12.0.2000.8&EvtType=vc_red.msi%40ProcessComponents%40997
Feature: Client Tools Connectivity
Status: Failed: see logs for details
Reason for failure: An error occurred for a dependency of the feature causing the setup process for the feature to fail.
Next Step: Use the following information to resolve the error, and then try the setup process again.
Component name: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Redistributables
Component error code: 997
Component log file: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\120\Setup Bootstrap\Log\20150205_151618\VC10Redist_Cpu64_1.log
Error description: Error 997.Overlapped I/O operation is in progress.
Error help link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkId=20476&ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=50000&ProdVer=12.0.2000.8&EvtType=vc_red.msi%40ProcessComponents%40997
Partial detail from component log file:
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:173]: Resolving source.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:173]: Resolving source to launched-from source.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:173]: Setting launched-from source as last-used.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding SourceDir property. Its value is 'C:\Users\zerhart\Downloads\SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU\redist\VisualStudioShell\VC10SP1\x64\'.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding SOURCEDIR property. Its value is 'C:\Users\zerhart\Downloads\SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU\redist\VisualStudioShell\VC10SP1\x64\'.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding SourcedirProduct property. Its value is '{1D8E6291-B0D5-35EC-8441-6616F567A0F7}'.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: SOURCEDIR ==> C:\Users\zerhart\Downloads\SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU\redist\VisualStudioShell\VC10SP1\x64\
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: SOURCEDIR product ==> {1D8E6291-B0D5-35EC-8441-6616F567A0F7}
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: SECREPAIR: A general error running CryptAcquireContext
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: Determining source type
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: Source type from package 'VC_RED.MSI': 2
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: SECREPAIR: Hash Database: C:\Windows\Installer\SourceHash{1D8E6291-B0D5-35EC-8441-6616F567A0F7}
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:188]: SECREPAIR: SourceHash database file already exists. Deleting it.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:204]: Note: 1: 2262 2: SourceHash 3: -2147287038
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: New Hash Database creation complete.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: Crypt Provider not initialized. Error:0
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: Crypt Provider not initialized. Error:0
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: Crypt Provider not initialized. Error:0
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: Crypt Provider not initialized. Error:0
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: Crypt Provider not initialized. Error:0
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: Crypt Provider not initialized. Error:0
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: Crypt Provider not initialized. Error:997
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECUREREPAIR: Failed to CreateContentHash of the file: install.res.1040.dll: for computing its hash. Error: 997
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECREPAIR: Failed to create hash for the install source files
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:18:29:235]: SECUREREPAIR: SecureRepair Failed. Error code: 3e561F257D8
Action start 15:18:29: ProcessComponents.
MSI (s) (D8:3C) [15:19:28:843]:
Error 997.Overlapped I/O operation is in progress.

Alberto,
Thanks for your help. Unfortunately, I've already tried that. I did try it again and I get an "This update is not applicable to your computer."
I tried to post the Windows Update log, but it was too large. I've posted some of it below.
Here is the WU log:
2015-02-06 11:24:25:793
5048 50
Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.9.9600.17489, tz: -0500) ===========
2015-02-06 11:24:25:793
5048 50
Misc = Process: C:\Windows\system32\wusa.exe
2015-02-06 11:24:25:793
5048 50
Misc = Module: C:\Windows\System32\wuapi.dll
2015-02-06 11:24:25:793
5048 50
COMAPI ----------- COMAPI: IUpdateServiceManager::AddScanPackageService -----------
2015-02-06 11:24:25:793
5048 50
COMAPI - ServiceName = Windows Update Standalone Installer
2015-02-06 11:24:25:793
5048 50
COMAPI - ScanFileLocation = C:\c5f288db3c43a7e4613232ca1a3c\wsusscan.cab
2015-02-06 11:24:25:808
920 111c
Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.9.9600.17489, tz: -0500) ===========
2015-02-06 11:24:25:808
920 111c
Misc = Process: C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
2015-02-06 11:24:25:808
920 111c
Misc = Module: c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll
2015-02-06 11:24:25:808
920 111c
Service *************
2015-02-06 11:24:25:808
920 111c
Service ** START ** Service: Service startup
2015-02-06 11:24:25:808
920 111c
Service *********
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
IdleTmr Non-AoAc machine. Aoac operations will be ignored.
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Agent * WU client version 7.9.9600.17489
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Agent WARNING: SleepStudyTracker: Machine is non-AOAC. Sleep study tracker disabled.
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Agent * Base directory: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Agent * Access type: No proxy
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Service UpdateNetworkState Ipv6, cNetworkInterfaces = 12.
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Service UpdateNetworkState Ipv4, cNetworkInterfaces = 4.
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Agent * Network state: Connected
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Service UpdateNetworkState Ipv6, cNetworkInterfaces = 12.
2015-02-06 11:24:25:824
920 111c
Service UpdateNetworkState Ipv4, cNetworkInterfaces = 4.
2015-02-06 11:24:25:855
920 b64
Misc WARNING: Network Cost is assumed to be not supported as something failed with trying to get handles to wcmapi.dll
2015-02-06 11:24:25:855
920 111c
Agent *********** Agent: Initializing global settings cache ***********
2015-02-06 11:24:25:887
920 111c
Agent * Endpoint Provider: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
2015-02-06 11:24:25:887
920 111c
Agent * WSUS server: <NULL>
2015-02-06 11:24:25:887
920 111c
Agent * WSUS status server: <NULL>
2015-02-06 11:24:25:887
920 111c
Agent * Target group: (Unassigned Computers)
2015-02-06 11:24:25:887
920 111c
Agent * Windows Update access disabled: No
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 b64
WuTask WuTaskManager delay initialize completed successfully..
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 b64
AU Timer: 31DA7559-FE27-4810-8FF6-987195B1FD98, Expires 2015-02-07 08:14:01, not idle-only, not network-only
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 b64
AU Timer: CF1ABEC6-7887-4964-BB93-B2E21B31CEC1, Expires 2015-02-06 19:30:54, not idle-only, not network-only
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 b64
AU Timer: 29A863E7-8609-4D1E-B7CD-5668F857F1DB, Expires 2015-02-06 19:30:54, not idle-only, not network-only
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 b64
Report WARNING: CSerializationHelper:: InitSerialize failed : 0x80070002
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 b64
Report CWERReporter::Init succeeded
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 b64
Agent *********** Agent: Initializing Windows Update Agent ***********
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 b64
DnldMgr Download manager restoring 0 downloads
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 111c
AU ########### AU: Initializing Automatic Updates ###########
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 111c
AU AIR Mode is disabled
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 111c
AU # Approval type: Scheduled (User preference)
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 111c
AU # Auto-install minor updates: Yes (User preference)
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 111c
AU # Will interact with non-admins (Non-admins are elevated (User preference))
2015-02-06 11:24:25:902
920 111c
Misc WARNING: IsSessionRemote: WinStationQueryInformationW(WTSIsRemoteSession) failed for session 2, GetLastError=2250
2015-02-06 11:24:25:918
920 111c
AU WARNING: Failed to get Wu Exemption info from NLM, assuming not exempt, error = 0x80240037
2015-02-06 11:24:25:918
920 111c
AU WARNING: Failed to get Network Cost info from NLM, assuming network is NOT metered, error = 0x80240037
2015-02-06 11:24:25:918
920 111c
AU AU finished delayed initialization
2015-02-06 11:24:25:933
920 111c
AU WARNING: Failed to get Network Cost info from NLM, assuming network is NOT metered, error = 0x80240037
2015-02-06 11:24:25:933
920 111c
AU WARNING: Failed to get Network Cost info from NLM, assuming network is NOT metered, error = 0x80240037
2015-02-06 11:24:25:933
920 b64
Misc Validating signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ScanFile\a487aa0f-3e53-4fee-a784-6171b00254e4\Source.cab with dwProvFlags 0x00000080:
2015-02-06 11:24:25:933
920 111c
AU Adding timer:
2015-02-06 11:24:25:933
920 111c
AU Timer: 31DA7559-FE27-4810-8FF6-987195B1FD98, Expires 2015-02-07 08:14:01, not idle-only, not network-only
2015-02-06 11:24:25:949
920 af0
DnldMgr Asking handlers to reconcile their sandboxes
2015-02-06 11:24:25:949
920 b64
Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
920 b64
DtaStor Default service for AU is {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
920 b64
IdleTmr Incremented idle timer priority operation counter to 1
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
5048 50
COMAPI - Added scan package service, ServiceID = {A487AA0F-3E53-4FEE-A784-6171B00254E4} Third party service
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
5048 50
COMAPI -------------
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
5048 50
COMAPI -- START -- COMAPI: Init Search [ClientId = wusa]
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
5048 50
COMAPI ---------
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
5048 50
COMAPI -------------
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
5048 50
COMAPI -- START -- COMAPI: Search [ClientId = wusa]
2015-02-06 11:24:26:154
5048 50
COMAPI ---------
2015-02-06 11:24:26:169
920 b64
IdleTmr WU operation (CSearchCall::Init ID 1) started; operation # 17; does use network; is not at background priority
2015-02-06 11:24:26:169
920 b64
IdleTmr Incremented idle timer priority operation counter to 2
2015-02-06 11:24:26:341
920 b64
Report *********** Report: Initializing static reporting data ***********
2015-02-06 11:24:26:341
920 b64
Report * OS Version = 6.3.9600.0.0.131344
2015-02-06 11:24:26:341
920 b64
Report * OS Product Type = 0x00000021
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Computer Brand = PowerSpec
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Computer Model = S Series
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Platform Role = 1
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * AlwaysOn/AlwaysConnected (AOAC) = 0
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Bios Revision = 1.1a
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Bios Name = 1.1a
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Bios Release Date = 2013-08-20T00:00:00
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Bios Sku Number = S Series
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Bios Vendor = American Megatrends Inc.
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Bios Family = Server
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Bios Major Release = 4
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Bios Minor Release = 6
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Report * Locale ID = 1033
2015-02-06 11:24:26:357
920 b64
Handler Calculating current update level for this session
[ Omitted data ]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3000850, timestamp 01d039c57a22c0be
2015-02-06 11:24:28:388
920 b64
Handler Done calculating current update level for this session
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 b64
Agent *** START *** Queueing Finding updates [CallerId = wusa Id = 1]
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
5048 50
COMAPI <<-- SUBMITTED -- COMAPI: Search [ClientId = wusa]
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent *** END *** Queueing Finding updates [CallerId = wusa Id = 1]
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent *************
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent ** START ** Agent: Finding updates [CallerId = wusa Id = 1]
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent *********
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent * Online = Yes; Ignore download priority = No
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent * Criteria = "DeploymentAction='Installation'"
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent * ServiceID = {A487AA0F-3E53-4FEE-A784-6171B00254E4} Third party service
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent * Search Scope = {Machine}
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent * Caller SID for Applicability: S-1-5-21-3157695610-3447843402-2534478823-500
2015-02-06 11:24:28:982
920 11f4
Agent * RegisterService is set
2015-02-06 11:24:29:185
920 11f4
PT +++++++++++ PT: Synchronizing server updates +++++++++++
2015-02-06 11:24:29:185
920 11f4
PT + Offline serviceId = {A487AA0F-3E53-4FEE-A784-6171B00254E4}
2015-02-06 11:24:29:185
920 11f4
PT WARNING: Cached cookie has expired or new PID is available
2015-02-06 11:24:29:185
920 11f4
Agent Reading cached app categories using lifetime 604800 seconds
2015-02-06 11:24:29:185
920 11f4
Agent Read 0 cached app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:29:185
920 11f4
Agent SyncUpdates adding 0 visited app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:29:294
920 11f4
Agent Reading cached app categories using lifetime 604800 seconds
2015-02-06 11:24:29:294
920 11f4
Agent Read 0 cached app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:29:294
920 11f4
Agent SyncUpdates adding 0 visited app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:29:357
920 11f4
Agent Reading cached app categories using lifetime 604800 seconds
2015-02-06 11:24:29:357
920 11f4
Agent Read 0 cached app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:29:357
920 11f4
Agent SyncUpdates adding 0 visited app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:29:638
920 11f4
Agent Reading cached app categories using lifetime 604800 seconds
2015-02-06 11:24:29:638
920 11f4
Agent Read 0 cached app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:29:638
920 11f4
Agent SyncUpdates adding 0 visited app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:30:013
920 11f4
Agent Reading cached app categories using lifetime 604800 seconds
2015-02-06 11:24:30:013
920 11f4
Agent Read 0 cached app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:30:013
920 11f4
Agent SyncUpdates adding 0 visited app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:30:044
920 11f4
Agent Reading cached app categories using lifetime 604800 seconds
2015-02-06 11:24:30:044
920 11f4
Agent Read 0 cached app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:30:044
920 11f4
Agent SyncUpdates adding 0 visited app categories
2015-02-06 11:24:30:044
920 11f4
PT + SyncUpdates round trips: 5
2015-02-06 11:24:30:076
920 11f4
PT +++++++++++ PT: Synchronizing extended update info +++++++++++
2015-02-06 11:24:30:076
920 11f4
PT + Offline serviceId = {A487AA0F-3E53-4FEE-A784-6171B00254E4}
2015-02-06 11:24:30:138
920 11f4
Agent * Found 0 updates and 54 categories in search; evaluated appl. rules of 126 out of 284 deployed entities
2015-02-06 11:24:30:138
920 11f4
Agent *********
2015-02-06 11:24:30:138
920 11f4
Agent ** END ** Agent: Finding updates [CallerId = wusa Id = 1]
2015-02-06 11:24:30:138
920 11f4
Agent *************
2015-02-06 11:24:30:138
920 11f4
IdleTmr WU operation (CSearchCall::Init ID 1, operation # 17) stopped; does use network; is not at background priority
2015-02-06 11:24:30:138
920 11f4
IdleTmr Decremented idle timer priority operation counter to 1
2015-02-06 11:24:30:154
5048 1428
COMAPI >>-- RESUMED -- COMAPI: Search [ClientId = wusa]
2015-02-06 11:24:30:154
5048 1428
COMAPI - Updates found = 0
2015-02-06 11:24:30:154
5048 1428
COMAPI ---------
2015-02-06 11:24:30:154
5048 1428
COMAPI -- END -- COMAPI: Search [ClientId = wusa]
2015-02-06 11:24:30:154
5048 1428
COMAPI -------------

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