For the minimal service provisioning configuration in the , the quick-start minimum configuration consists of six servers. Click the plus sign below to display the roles of these servers and the number of each required in the minimal service provisioning configuration.

Server roles for the minimal service provisioning configuration

  • ASP.NET Web Service - Requires one server (PROV01) to host the Web Service for calling into Microsoft Provisioning System (MPS).
  • Exchange server - Requires one server (EXSMTP01) for Hosted Exchange services.
  • Collaboration server - Requires one server (COLLAB01) for Hosted Windows SharePoint Services.
  • MPS Database server - Requires one server (MPSSQL01) for the MPS databases.
  • Provisioning Engine server - Requires one server (MPS01) to host the MPS components, which includes the providers, namespaces, Provisioning Engine, and so on.
  • Domain controller with Active Directory - Requires one server (AD01), either for hosting directory services with centralized management or for network management, depending on the scenario.