Chapter 2. Deploying SharePoint Products and Technologies

In this chapter:

Preparing for Installation 22

Installing the First Windows SharePoint Services Server in the Farm 26

Installing the First SharePoint Server 2007 Server in the Farm 37

Upgrading Windows SharePoint Services to SharePoint Server 48

Before inserting the installation media and choosing Next, take the time to understand the different options available to you in the setup wizard. If you make the wrong selection during setup, it could mean a complete uninstall and reinstall of the binaries. In addition, making good choices in the beginning will make it considerably easier to scale SharePoint products. The following decisions must be made before installing SharePoint products:

  • Choose ...

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