How to deploy Search Server 2008

[Agneya]

Hi all,

I want Advanced installation option to install Search Server 2008 , I a using the server that s running Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2. I also want the deployment is running SQL Server 2005 database server hardware and software requirements, please suggest. Thanks in advance.

[Eric B]

Before you start the installation, make sure you understand the Search Server 2008 and Search Server 2008 Express, as well as the differences between each product installation options. Certain installation options allow you to add a server at any time to expand the existing deployment. you need to download and install the Search Server 2008 Express. From Microsoft Enterprise Search (the link may point to the English page) Website Search Server 2008 Express. Selection and on which you plan to install Search Server Express for x86 or x64 operating system architecture (based on 32-bit or 64-bit) corresponding to the download options. Check and reply.

[Glenny]

Search Server Preparation tool will check your computer to install the necessary components and updates. The tool will perform each of the following tasks (if necessary):
# For Windows Server 2003 operating systems- Download and install Service Pack 1 (if not already installed Service Pack).
# Download and install the Microsoft. NET Framework 3.0 (if not already installed. NET Framework 2.0 and Windows Workflow Foundation runtime components).
# Activate the IIS application server role and enable ASP.NET Web server extensions.

[JonathanD]

You need to run the Search Server Preparation Tool:
# In the Search Server installation "Start" screen "Install", click "Run Search Server Preparation Tool." Will be a "Welcome to Microsoft Search Server 2008 Preparation Tool" screen.
# When the "Search Server Preparation Tool" run-time, in accordance with the instructions. The time required for completion of the process tool must be installed because of the number of components and network connection speeds vary.
# In the "Installation complete" screen, click "Finish."

[Macarenas]

Check the process for install Search Server 2008 or Search Server 2008 Express. In the installation "Start" screen, click "Install Search Server". In "Enter your product key" screen, enter your product key. When the installation program verified the product key, it will be in the "Product Key" box next to the place a green check mark. When the installation program to verify your product key, click "Continue." In the "Reading Microsoft Software License Terms" screen, see the terms, select "I accept the terms of this agreement" check box, and then click "Continue."In the "Select the desired installation" screen, click the "basic" or "Advanced." About basic and advanced installation options, please refer to thePlan to deploy Search Server 2008 or Search Server 2008 Express "Selecting the basic or advanced installation." Check and reply.

[ThoMas321]

Check "Search Server Configuration" page of the necessary settings are:
# In the "service default account" section, type the default service account user name and password.
# In the "Search Center Account" section, as the default search center site application pool identity, type your account user name and password.
# In the "Search for a contact e-mail" section, type the organization of an individual email address.
Check and reply.