Checklist: Planning Your Installation

This is a high-level glimpse of the installation process. Installation of Microsoft AppFabric 1.1 for Windows Server and all prerequisite software on a single computer usually takes one-half hour to one hour. Note that each step contains many variables relevant to your enterprise. All of these issues will be addressed in later sections of this guide.

Install Software Prerequisites

• Install Critical Windows Updates

• Install the .NET Framework

• Install Windows PowerShell 2.0 (for Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista only)

Install and Configure AppFabric

• Install AppFabric

• Configure AppFabric

Optional Tasks

• Install IIS 7.0 Manager for Remote Administration

• Install the Web Deployment Tool

• Install SQL Server 2008 Express

• Add Features

• Remove Features and Uninstall

• Automated Installation (AppFabric 1.1 Caching)

• Enable the Caching Service in a Workgroup Scenario

• Configure a Server Farm for AppFabric

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