Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

The Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 installation prerequisites and process are the same as for SharePoint Server 2007 with only a limitation of options. Other than their titles, the screens look exactly like those in the SharePoint Server 2007 installation and Configuration Wizard with some limitations unique to Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Running Through the Installation

The first page with options presents the same Basic and Advanced choices as before with essentially the same results. The Basic option installs on the server using SQL Express with no installation options and no capability of expanding into a farm later.

Figure 5-9 presents the Advanced page that differs from SharePoint Server 2007. ...

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