Installing the First Windows SharePoint Services Server in the Farm

When installing your first Windows SharePoint Services Server, whether it is standalone or the first in a server farm, you have the option of changing the data location. However, changing this location is strongly discouraged and should only be attempted by an experienced administrator who has very specific requirements.

Note

When installing SharePoint Server, Windows SharePoint Services is installed automatically during the installation process. Although it is possible to install Windows SharePoint services manually before installing SharePoint Server, you are not required to do so.

When installing the first server in the farm you are presented with two choices:

  • Basic The Basic option ...

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