The physical architecture is typically described in two ways: by its size and by its topology. The physical architecture, which consists of one or more servers and the network infrastructure, enables you to implement the logical architecture for a SharePoint Server 2013 solution.

In addition to understanding the elements of a SharePoint Server 2013 environment and how they have to be configured for your solution, you must consider the following additional factors: physical architecture, installation and configuration, and the various stages of deployment. Site: One or more related Web pages and other items (such as lists, libraries, and documents) that are hosted inside a site collection. Site collection: A set of Web sites that have the same owner and share administration settings. You can separate content into multiple content databases at the site collection level. Web application: An IIS Web site that is created and used by SharePoint Server 2013.Ĭontent database: Provides storage Web application content. Server farm: The top-level element of a logical architecture design for SharePoint Server 2013. A fundamental understanding of the following key structural elements in a SharePoint Server 2013 environment is required in order to correctly deploy and support SharePoint Server 2013: The logical result of SharePoint Server 2013's flexibility and richness can be a high degree of complexity around installing and configuring SharePoint Server 2013 correctly.

Related technical diagrams include ' Topologies for SharePoint 2013 and Services in SharePoint Server 2013'. This article provides an overview for all types of SharePoint Server 2013 farm deployment.įor a visual representation of the information in this article, see the SharePoint 2013 Products Deployment model in the Technical diagrams for SharePoint Server topic. APPLIES TO: 2013 2016 2019 Subscription Edition SharePoint in Microsoft 365Īlthough SharePoint products farms vary in complexity and size, a combination of careful planning and a phased deployment that includes ongoing testing and evaluation significantly reduces the risk of unexpected outcomes.