Collecting the pieces for a single server installation
Ok – after a long delay here is the first part of the article on installing a single server SCCM demo server.
Collect your pieces first:
Hardware
A suitable server for Windows Server 2008. I’m installing Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition on a 32 bit server with 4GB RAM.
I’d recommend a good quality server here; a laptop with 1GB isn’t going to make the grade; neither is that Pentium 3 server that’s gathering dust.
Here is a link to the Windows Server Catalog – which lists hardware solutions which are certified for Windows Server 2008.
Software
Another shopping list for the single server. You’ll need to find software (physical or download) and licenses.
Windows Server 2008
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP1
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2
Windows Automated Installation Kit
Here is a list of links to evaluation versions and updates:
Windows Server 2008 Test Drive: http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/testdrive/windows-server-2008/default.mspx
Windows Server 2008 Evaluation: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/trial-software.aspx
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Evaluation: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/bb425847.aspx
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=d07219b2-1e23-49c8-8f0c-63fa18f26d3a&DisplayLang=en
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 with SP1 Evaluation: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=06D54615-8F0A-49AB-B195-5CD4FD76ABDF&displaylang=en
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 (for existing SCCM installations): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5AAE62E8-4B7F-4AF7-BE01-AEFAA4BF059A&displaylang=en
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 Evaluation: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7376214f-cba3-4e0d-81fe-ad52488be3a3&DisplayLang=en
WAIK: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c7d4bc6d-15f3-4284-9123-679830d629f2&displaylang=en
