Identifying Infrastructure Dependencies

Your new or upgraded SharePoint Server 2007 solution will depend on many pieces of IT infrastructure. Most of these will be covered here, but there is always the possibility your unique implementation, such as Line-of-Business (LOB) system integration, will require additional components.

Windows Server Software

SharePoint Server 2007 can be installed on Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 or higher. Installing all updates prior to installing SharePoint Server 2007 is recommended.

Active Directory

Most SharePoint Server 2007 implementations will use Active Directory for authentication. This arrangement is fairly straightforward, and most administrators will find it simple to use. Be sparing when using Active ...

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