Outline
• Architecture of SharePoint– AD/DNS– Exchange– SQL– SP Server
• Single server installation– Getting the software– Installation
Adoption Considerations
• Adopting SharePoint assumes running a Microsoft Server network– For a Linux/Mac shop, may be a bad choice
• SharePoint increases collaboration but as a result requires more networking– Increase bandwidth, multiple providers?– Firewall to keep out intruders– Remote access– Mobile access (iPhone, Blackberry, laptops, etc.)
• Outsourcing SharePoint may also an option
SharePoint Architecture
Active Directory provides user login, account self-service, Access permissions
Exchange provides email, calendar, address books, etc.
SharePoint requires a dedicated web server
SharePoint requires an SQL database server
Because there are multiple servers, running DNS is also necessary
Single Server Deployment
Great for learning, NOT recommended for production
1. Install Windows Server 2008– Configure as web server– Add SMTP Service – Manage user accounts locally (or use
Administrator)– Set-up outlook express
2. Install SQL Server 20083. Install SharePoint 20074. Install Office 2007
Getting the Software
• MSDN Academic Alliance– Free for all COB students– Get Server 2008 Enterprise– SQL Server 2008 Enterprise– Office 2007
• 180 day trial version of SharePoint– http://sharepoint.microsoft.com
• SharePoint designer– Free at microsoft.com
Installing Windows ServerWhat to Expect
• All existing data on the machine will be lost• Before starting, make sure you have the correct drivers for your
computer. Windows will attempt to install generic drivers, but important ones are:– Video card (so you can see what is going on)– Network adapter (so you can get to the internet)
• Insert the DVD and reboot– If it does boot from DVD, change boot priority in your BIOS– Click next, next, next and (45 minutes later) finish– Install any necessary drivers
• Configure as application server & SMTP• Step-by-step: http://
www.petri.co.il/how-to-install-windows-server-2008-step-by-step.htm
Installing SQL ServerWhat to Expect
• Questions about features to install– Pick Database Engine & Client Tools only
• Questions about security – Pick Mixed mode authentication
• Questions about data location– Pick defaults
• Everything else, take the defaults, hit next
• Step-by-step: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143219.aspx
• Screen shots: http://www.kodyaz.com/photos/microsoft_sql_server_2008_ctp_6_installation_screenshots/picture864.aspx
Installing SharePointWhat to Expect
• IIS (Web Server) has to be installed and running– If not, go back to configure server and add IIS
• Follow the instructions (below) and you should be up and running in no time.
• instructions: http://www.datasprings.com/Resources/ArticlesInformation/OverviewonInstallingSharepoint2007/tabid/774/language/en-US/Default.aspx
• Video: http://wm.microsoft.com/ms/inetpub/matthester/moss2007.wmv
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