Download Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Published: November 16, 2006
Introduction
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 is now available to users of Windows Server 2003. You can download Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 using the links to the right. Please note the different links for standard (x86) and 64-bit (x64) versions.
Overview
Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services is a versatile technology that organizations and business units of all sizes can use to increase the efficiency of business processes and improve team productivity. With tools for collaboration that help people stay connected across organizational and geographic boundaries, Windows SharePoint Services gives people access to information they need.
Built on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows SharePoint Services also provides a foundation platform for building Web-based business applications that can flex and scale easily to meet the changing and growing needs of your business. Robust administrative controls for managing storage and Web infrastructure give IT departments a cost-effective way to implement and manage a high-performance collaboration environment. With a familiar, Web-based interface and close integration with everyday tools including the Microsoft Office system, Windows SharePoint Server is easy to use and can be deployed rapidly.
Important Installation Notes
Please review these important notes before proceeding with installation. For more installation information, see the readme file and the resources below:
| • | Installation and upgrade considerations: Before installing or upgrading Windows SharePoint Services, see the system requirements. Instructions and special considerations for installation and upgrades are available in the Windows SharePoint Services Technical Library. Please review these documents before proceeding.
Note: Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 over any beta or trial edition of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 is not supported. |
| • | Installation over Windows Small Business Server: If you will be installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on any Windows Small Business Server machine, please read the Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on a Server Running Windows Small Business Server 2003 white paper. There are important installation steps and procedures that must be followed to ensure a successful deployment. Caution: If you do not follow the instructions in this white paper, your configuration of Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 might not work or might not be supported.
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| • | Existing Web applications: If Windows SharePoint Services is to be installed on a server that is already running another Web application, some additional post-installation steps are necessary. Please refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article KB823265 for more information. |
| • | IIS security modifications: If Windows SharePoint Services is to be installed on a server that requires Kerberos authentication, additional steps are necessary. Please refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article KB832769 for more information.
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| • | Licensing: Windows SharePoint Services is provided as part of the Windows Server 2003 operating system and Windows licensing terms apply to its use. Please review the Windows SharePoint Services supplemental licensing information. There is no additional charge for Windows SharePoint Services.
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