Overview
One of
the biggest mistakes made in the IT industry is not reading the
manual. Everyone hates to read installation instructions and
documentation. Failure to understand a product properly before
installation often leads to ripping it out and starting all over
again. Having to start over often leads to standing up in meetings
and explaining why the project is behind schedule and over budget,
too. The analogy of carpenters measuring twice and cutting once
applies here. Cutting without properly measuring results in
improper fits and waste. In this chapter, we cover the following
aspects of installing MOM 2005:
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Planning concerns and requirements
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Hardware and software prerequisites for each
installed component
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Security concerns and issues
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Installation steps and things to note during
the installation and configuration
The goal of this chapter is to help you
understand the requirements for installing MOM and how to install
it right the first time. For those that choose not to read this
chapter, it should prove helpful with the second installation.