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Install WSS/MOSS (if SQL installation skipped the Windows Internal Database will be installed) Log on to the server using the SharePoint Installation account. Load the DVD or download the setup.exe file from the Microsoft Download site. Double-click the WSS.exe file (for MOSS this is Setup.cmd) to begin the installation. After the setup program loads, it will check to verify that necessary components are installed (you will be notified if there are any problems). If you are installing Window... more »

Install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Install first the Microsoft SQL Server Configuration Tools by going to the saved directory of downloaded installation files from http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/bb410792.aspx. Double click the SQLEXPR.EXE. Then wait until the extraction of files has completed. Click the checkbox to accept the End User License Agreement then click Next. Click Install. Then the SQL Pre-requisite components will be installed. Once the required components... more »

Run Windows Update to update all service packs and IE If you are running Windows Service pack 1, then it is better to install the latest SP. I have installed Service Pack 2. Open start -> run ?(type) control -> click Automatic Updates Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following: o Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. o Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. o ... more »

I have done the basic installation because: it is the minimum configuration needed for a developer to adequately build event receivers and web parts, as well as develop workflows. It provides at least a basic level of system testing capabilities Hardware requirements Component Minimum Recommended Processor 2.5 gigahertz (GHz) Dual processors that are each 3 GHz or faster RAM 1 gigabyte (GB) 2 GB Disk NTFS file system–formatted partition with a minimum of 3 G... more »