SharePoint 2013 Installation

SharePoint 2013 InstallationTerry Henry IS System Manager, SharePoint SMEMicron Technology Inc.OverviewRequirementsBasic installationConfigurationMicrons InstallationDatabase Servers Minimum Software RequirementsSharePoint 2010 vs. SharePoint 2013 Comparison:

ComponentSharePoint 2010 Minimum RequirementsSharePoint 15 Minimum RequirementsSQL ServerThe 64-bit edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 with Service Pack 3 (SP3).

The 64-bit edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Cumulative Update 2

The 64-bit edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2The 64-bit edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.Windows ServerThe 64-bit edition of Windows Server 2008 with SP2

The 64-bit edition of Windows Server 2008 R2The 64-bit edition of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Web & Application Servers Minimum Software Requirements64-bit edition of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Standard, Enterprise, Data Center, or Web Server

Web Server (IIS) roleApplication Server role(s).NET 4 DGR Update KB 2468871Information Protection & Control Client (MSIPC)Windows Identity Foundation (WIF 1.0 and 1.1)SQL Server 2008 R2 Native ClientSync Framework Runtime v1.0 (x64).Net Framework version 4.0Open Data Library (ODataLib)Windows PowerShell 3.0Preparation tool installs the following prerequisites:

Install The Bits Follow the Basic Steps Plan and Prepare; Verify hardware and software requirementsInstall the required software updates on all farm servers Install the SharePoint 2013 prerequisites on servers in the application and Web tiersInstall SharePoint 2013 on the application server and the Web serversCreate and configure the SharePoint farmProvision service applications as neededComplete post-deployment tasks as required

Prepare the ServersSharePoint Preparation ToolChecks for presence of prerequisitesInstalls and configures required packagesRequires internet connection to pull down missing prerequisitesCan be run w/o internet connection to check for missing prerequisitesPublic Updates and Hotfix PackagesUpdate WFE & App servers as appropriateEnsure SQL Updates installedEnsure all SharePoint servers are at the same patch level

Running the Preparation ToolRun on Web and Application serversEnsure you are logged on as local adminIf running from bits on a file system, locate and run prerequisiteinstaller.exe from the SharePoint 15 bits folderOtherwise, if you install from bootable image click Install software prerequisitesClick NextMay require server reboot however preparation tool will continue to run after restartClick Finish on the Installation Complete pageInstalling SharePoint 15Login as local administratorInstallation steps similar to SharePoint 2010Install on all SharePoint WFE & Application serversRun Configuration Wizard when setup is finished on all serversConfigure diagnostic logging/usage health data/etc.Create Web apps, site collections/sites, as planned

How we install 2013 at MicronSharePoint 2013, Server 2008 R2 SP1, SQL 2012 sp1The install is the easy part.Configuration can be time consumingInstall optionsManual Time consuming when working with large farms.ScriptedRepeatableInitial script creation can be time consuming.

How we install 2013 at MicronFarm configuration optionsConfiguration WizardManualScripted

We use scripted installationThe installation and most of the configuration is automated using PowerShell scripts based on AutoSpInstallerWe use Autospinstallergui to edit the xml input filehttp://autospinstaller.codeplex.com/ BenefitsGranular SQL server assignment and aliasing for (almost) every service/web appCentralized, remote installation to all farm servers XML input file

We use scripted installationBenefits (continued)Consistent installation and configuration across farms.Clean naming convention of databases and folders. Ability to specify any XML input file, by passing it as an argument to AutoSPInstallerLaunch.bat

Configuration Wizard

SPAUTOINSTALLER

File Locations

Manual install and configurationNot everything in a 2013 farm can be installed or configured using spautoinstaller.Manual installs Working on adding to scripted installs.WorkFlow 1.0 (SharePoint 2013 workflow)SSRS and PowerViewPowerPivotManual install and configurationManual ConfigurationWorking on adding to scripted installs.Advance Search Topologies (Power Shell Only)Installs all components on Central Admin Service.Profile Import connectionOffice Web Application ServerWorkFlow 1.0 (SharePoint 2013 workflow)SSRS and PowerViewPowerPivotResourcesInstallation and Deployment for SharePoint 2013 Resource Centerhttp://technet.microsoft.com/sharepoint/fp142376 Downloadable eBook: Deployment guide for SharePoint 2013 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35396Services on server mapping worksheet for SharePoint 2013http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30367 http://autospinstaller.codeplex.com http://autospinstallergui.codeplex.com/