Before beginning to work with Community Server, we need to complete certain initial steps such as installation and configuration of the databases. This chapter demonstrates all the required steps involved with setting up Community Server using Windows and Web-based installation file formats. Towards the end of this chapter, we will demonstrate how to test the installation, and also explore the options included inside the Control Panel Dashboard of Community Server.
In order to install and run Community Server, you require access to a set of software as listed below:
System/Software |
Requirements |
---|---|
Production |
Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2000 |
Development |
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 |
Internet Information Services (IIS) |
IIS 5.1 or greater |
.NET Framework |
1.1 or greater |
Database |
SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005, or SQL Server 2005 Express Edition |
Development Environment |
Visual Studio .NET 2003, Visual... |