Sharepoint server 2010 installation

Question

Hi All I want to install sharepoint server 2010 in my system. Can any body tell me Required softwares for installation. i have seen many sites for installation guidebut they are following different procedures i am not able to understand those guide lines. 1)please tell me step by step process like which one i have to install firstsecondthirdetc..... 2) I am using windows7 Ultimate OS should i install windows server 2008? 3)I have downloaded Sharepoint server 2010.exe file from Microsoft. It was 410 MB. is it correct ? other wise give me correct path to download SharePoint server 2010? Please provide these requirements... thanks.

Venkatesh Kumar · Answer

Hi Please check the below links. http://sharepointcoding.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/how-to-install-sharepoint-2010-standalone-on-windows-7/ http://blog.rafelo.com/2009/11/24/installing-sharepoint-2010-on-windows-7-gotchas/ http://csharpdotnetfreak.blogspot.com/2012/06/install-sharepointserver2010-windows7.html

Mahesh Babu · Answer

Hi Venkatesh I am using 64 bit operating sysyem...

Venkatesh Kumar · Answer

Even windows 7 also we can install SharePoint 2010 Foundation. But can you share one more main information that your PC is 64 bit version ? If its 64 bit version then will share detailed steps.....

Mahesh Babu · Answer

Thanks for your reply.. I want to use for learning purpose in my local PC. As per your suggetion i will use Sharepoint Foundation 2010. Can you tell me how to setup all above things what i want. Thanks..

Mahesh Chand · Answer

If this is for your personal learning I would recommend Sharepoint Foundation 2010. You don't need server. And its free.