Step 4: Install FIM 2010 Prerequisite Software

FIM1 prerequisite software for the Forefront Identity Manager 2010 Synchronization Service test lab consists of the following:

  • Install the .NET Framework 3.5.1

  • Install the SQL Server 2008 Native Client on FIM1

Install the .NET Framework 3.5.1

Install the .NET Framework 3.5.1 on FIM1.

To install the .NET Framework 3.5.1

  1. In Server Manager, on the left, click Features and on the right, click Add Features. This will launch the Add Features Wizard and you will see the Select Features page.

  2. Scroll down the list of features and select .NET Framework 3.5.1. This will bring up a box that asks to install Web Server (IIS). Click Add Required Role Services. The box will disappear. Click Next.

  3. On the Web Server (IIS) page, click Next.

  4. On the Role Services page, click Next.

  5. On the Confirm Installation Selections page, click Install. This will begin the installation. When this completes you will see the Installation Results page. Click Close.

Install the SQL Server 2008 Native Client on FIM1

Install the SQL Server 2008 Native Client on FIM1. This is a requirement prior to installing the updates.

To install the SQL Server 2008 Native Client on FIM1

  1. Log on to FIM1 as CORP\Administrator.

  2. Navigate to the directory that contains the binaries for the SQL Server 2008 Native Client and double-click sqlncli.msi. This will begin the SQL Server 2008 Native Client Setup Wizard.

  3. On the Welcome page, click Next.

    SQL Native Client

  4. On the License Agreement page, read the License Agreement, select I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and then click Next.

  5. Click Next.

  6. Click Next.

  7. Click Install.

  8. Once the installation completes, click Finish.