Install Project Server 2013 to a stand-alone computer

Summary: Set up a simple Project Server 2013 installation for demonstration purposes.
Applies to: Project Server 2013

Project Server 2013 can be installed in a stand-alone configuration that uses SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition with SP1. This configuration is useful for demonstration, but should not be used for a production environment.

The stand-alone configuration has fewer features than a full farm installation. SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and OLAP are not present in the stand-alone configurations. (Analysis Services and OLAP functionality can be configured to use a different instance of SQL Server if you want.)

To install Project Server 2013 in stand-alone mode, you must first install SharePoint Server 2013 in stand-alone mode. This includes installing the prerequisites for SharePoint Server 2013.

1. On the SharePoint Server 2013 DVD, run default.hta.
2. On the SharePoint Server 2013 first page, click Install software prerequisites.
3. Follow the wizard to complete the installation.
   NOTE - Depending on your configuration, you may have to restart your computer during this process.
4. When the wizard has finished, click Finish.
5. After you complete the Microsoft SharePoint Products Preparation Tool, you must also install the following hotfixes:
   • KB 2554876
   • KB 2708075
   • KB 2759112
   • KB 2765317

Once the software prerequisites have been installed, restart the computer before installing SharePoint Server 2013.

After you have restarted the computer, use the following procedure to install SharePoint Server 2013 in stand-alone mode.

1. On the SharePoint Server 2013 DVD, run default.hta.
2. ON the SharePoint Server 2013 first page, click Install SharePoint Server.
3. On the Enter your Product Key page, type your product key, and then click Continue.
4. On the Read the Microsoft Software License Terms page, read the license agreement and accept the terms by selecting the I accept the terms of this agreement check box.
5. Click Continue.
6. On the Choose the installation you want page, select the Stand-alone option, and then click Install Now. SharePoint Server 2013 will install.
7. When the installation is complete, click Close. The SharePoint Products Configuration Wizard starts.
8. On the Welcome to SharePoint Products page, click Next.
9. On the warning dialog box, click Yes.
10. On the Configuration Successful page, click Finish.
11. On the Template Selection page, select one of the following options, and then click OK:
    • In the Template Selection section, click a predefined template.
    • In the Solutions Gallery section, click Solutions Gallery, and customize your own site template.
12. On the Set Up Groups for this Site page, specify who should have access to your site, and then either create a new group or use an existing group for these users by doing one of the following:
    • To create a new group, click Create a new group, and then type the name of the group and the members that you want to be part of this group.
    • To use an existing group, click Use an existing group, and then select the user group in the Item list.
13. Click OK.

Once SharePoint Server 2013 is installed, the next step is to install Project Server 2013 and run the SharePoint Products Configuration Wizard.

1. On the SharePoint Server 2013 DVD, run default.hta. The Setup menu opens.

   Note

   default.hta may run automatically when you insert the disk.

2. On the Start page, click Install Project Server.

3. On the Enter your Product Key page, type your product key, and then click Continue.

4. In the End User License Agreement page, review the terms of the agreement. To accept the agreement, select the I accept the terms of this agreement check box.

5. Click Continue.

6. On the Choose a file location page, click Install Now.

7. When the installation is complete, click Close. The SharePoint Products Configuration Wizard starts.

8. On the Welcome to SharePoint Products page, click Next.

9. On the warning dialog box, click Yes.

10. On the Configuration Successful page, click Finish.

    When the SharePoint Products Configuration Wizard finishes, the system will automatically create a PWA site. This may take several minutes. When the site has been created, it can be accessed at https://<servername>/pwa.

Install SharePoint 2013 on a single server with a built-in database

Deploy Project Server 2013 to a server farm environment

Hardware and software requirements for Project Server 2013