InstantForum.NET v4.1.3DFW SharePoint User Grouphttp://www.dfwsharepoint.com/forum/skocurek@isi85.comTue, 06 Jan 2009 02:51:07 GMT20http://www.dfwsharepoint.com/forum/Topic36-7-1.aspxI've asked this question before, too, and the answer I was given was that this is explained in the SharePoint Administration Guide. </P><P>If you'll open it up under Configuration, Configuring the Server Farm, Configuring the Topology of the Server Farm, click on "Server Farm Deployments." This will bring you to a page that bullets Small, Medium and Large server farms. Clicking "Deploying a Medium Server Farm" will take you to step by step procedures to do this from scratch.</P><P>Since you already have an installation of SPS 2003 up and running, the first question you'll face is regarding the portal name. If you've used the machine name, such as <A href="http://server1">http://server1</A>, this will present a problem when you get into Network Load Balancing, which depends on a "friendly name" (virtual name) such as <A href="http://portal">http://portal</A>. If you're already using a friendly name or alias, you'll be in a better position going forward.</P><P>There will also be a question as to how the Portal was initially installed...as a Single Farm Instance (meaning one server) or as a Server Farm. </P><P>Look through the steps in the administration guide article and talk to your IT folks. What is your timeline for upgrading to MOSS 2007?</P><P>-chadSat, 13 Jan 2007 17:30:02 GMTchadottosenhttp://www.dfwsharepoint.com/forum/Topic36-7-1.aspxWe already have SPS 2003 and WSS installed successfully, up and running for over a couple of years now. I was not involved in the installation process of SharePoint and want to know if someone can either point me to the best source for information of "How to Install SPS and WSS 2003" on a Medium Server Farm or can point me in the best direction? Thanks.Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:42:56 GMTtoreykirby