1. SharePoint Server Architecture and Deployment Michael Curry

2. Outline Architecture of SharePoint – AD/DNS – Exchange – SQL – SP Server Single server installation – Getting the software – Installation

3. 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

4. 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

16. 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 2008 3.Install SharePoint 2007 4.Install Office 2007

17. 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 http://sharepoint.microsoft.com SharePoint designer – Free at microsoft.com

18. Installing Windows Server What 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.htmhttp://www.petri.co.il/how-to-install- windows-server-2008-step-by-step.htm

19. Installing SQL Server What 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.aspxhttp://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 http://www.kodyaz.com/photos/microsoft_sql_server_ 2008_ctp_6_installation_screenshots/picture864.aspx

20. Installing SharePoint What 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/ArticlesInform ation/OverviewonInstallingSharepoint2007/tabid/774/l anguage/en-US/Default.aspx http://www.datasprings.com/Resources/ArticlesInform ation/OverviewonInstallingSharepoint2007/tabid/774/l anguage/en-US/Default.aspx Video: http://wm.microsoft.com/ms/inetpub/matthester/mos s2007.wmv http://wm.microsoft.com/ms/inetpub/matthester/mos s2007.wmv