Step 01: Initial Windows Server and Other Basic Software Installations

To set the stage for building a GSA-based enterprise search platform, complete the following basic tasks:

• Perform a standard Windows 2003 Server installation.
• Install the drivers and manufacturer software for your server.
• Configure TCP/IP. For this guide, we use the following settings:

  • Host IP: 10.0.0.2

    Netmask: 255.255.255.0

    Gateway: 10.0.0.1 (our router/firewall)

    DNS: (To be configured later in this guide; we will use our ISP DNS for now for updates and connects to the Internet.)

• Install anti-virus software. (AVG is free to use if you don’t already have other software at hand).
• Download and install all Microsoft Windows updates.
• Install Microsoft Office. (At the risk of being contrary, we recommend MS Office 2003 because of our experience that it is more stable in use with SharePoint Server.)
• Install the MS Office Compatibility Pack.
• Install Adobe Reader (optional).
• Install Firefox (optional).

Next » Step 02: Installing and Configuring Terminal Services

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