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Prepare the SharePoint Replica Server

Before running a scenario, you need to prepare the Replica server. Ensure the following are installed on the Replica server to ensure it meets the infrastructure requirements described in the previous chapter.

• Install SQL Server 2005/2008 on the Replica server if the production server is a SharePoint Farm all-in-one deployment.

  Note: Do not install SQL Server if the production server is a SharePoint standalone or SharePoint Farm distributed deployment. For more information on SharePoint Server deployments, see Microsoft SharePoint Deployment Requirements.

• SharePoint Server 2007 SP2 or 2010, with identical configurations as the Master server.

  Note: Do not configure SharePoint after installation.

• Arcserve RHA Engine

Next Steps:

If the production server is a SharePoint standalone deployment, there is additional configuration required. For more information, see Prepare the Replica for Standalone Deployment.