BoostSolutions Foundation is a mandatory centralized core component that manages licenses, versions, and deployment details for all BoostSolutions On-Premises SharePoint products. Efficiently installing or maintaining this framework ensures that any additional SharePoint add-ons you deploy function seamlessly without license validation issues.
The primary installation strategies, prerequisites, and operational steps required to deploy it efficiently are detailed below. 📋 Prerequisites & System Requirements
Before running the deployment, ensure your environment and account meet these strict criteria to prevent access-denied errors:
SharePoint Environment: Must be run on a server active with Microsoft SharePoint Foundation Web Application services. It supports SharePoint 2013, 2016, 2019, and Subscription Edition.
Account Permissions: The active user must belong to both the local server’s Administrators group and the SharePoint Farm Administrators group.
Mandatory Services: Verify in Central Administration that the SharePoint Administration and SharePoint Timer Service are explicitly started. 💻 Methods for Efficient Installation Method 1: Automatic Bundled Installation (Recommended)
You do not need to download Foundation separately if you are installing another BoostSolutions product.
Process: Every product ZIP package inherently includes the Foundation module.
Efficiency Tip: Simply run the target product’s Setup.exe. The wizard automatically detects if Foundation is missing or outdated and installs it silently alongside your product. Method 2: Graphical User Interface (GUI) Setup
If you prefer deploying the Foundation layer independently before any functional tools, use the standard interactive installer:
Download & Extract: Obtain the standalone archive file from the BoostSolutions Download Center and extract it.
Admin Execution: Right-click Setup.exe and select Run as administrator.
Automated System Check: Allow the wizard to finish its environmental verification before clicking Next.
Target EULA & Web Apps: Accept the License Agreement, pick your targeted web applications, and execute the installation. Method 3: Command-Line Installation (For Advanced Admins)
For multi-server automation or scripted layouts, administrators can bypass the GUI using the SharePoint command line:
Process: Open your command prompt routed to the SharePoint bin directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Server Extensions\16\BIN for SharePoint 2016).
Deployment: Inject the foundation solution .wsp files through the STSADM tool. Verify that the final execution returns a TRUE. 🛠️ Avoiding Installation Blocks & Post-Setup Action
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