SharePoint Server Architecture and Deployment

Michael Curry

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