Download And Install Sharepoint 2013 Prerequisites On Windows Server 2012 [new] -

Installing SharePoint 2013 on Windows Server 2012 requires a specific set of software components and server roles. While the built-in ( prerequisiteinstaller.exe ) can automate this process, many administrators prefer—or are required—to download and install these components manually for offline environments or to ensure specific versioning. Essential Roles and Features for Windows Server 2012

: .NET 3.5 must be installed manually via "Add Roles and Features," often requiring the Windows Server installation media as an alternate source path ( D:\sources\sxs ). Installing SharePoint 2013 on Windows Server 2012 requires

: Includes all sub-features except for those specifically not required for your farm's scale. : Includes all sub-features except for those specifically

Before installing standalone software, you must enable several Windows Server roles and features through the or PowerShell . For an "offline" installation, you must manually download

: Required for hosting SharePoint sites; ensure all standard items are checked except the FTP Server.

For an "offline" installation, you must manually download the following packages from the Microsoft Download Center: SharePoint 2013 the Excellence by TechNet WIKI

: Essential for claims-based authentication. SharePoint 2013 Prerequisite Download List