I've done this a million times ... setting up a developer work station.

Is there a best practices, or installation checklist for installing Microsoft development software on a work station? What about applying updates and/or service packs? Is there a specific order for doing this, in hopes of minimizing any install issues.

Our current software library consists of:

  • Visual Studio 2003
  • Visual Studio 2008
  • SQL Server 2005
  • Microsoft Office 2007

We do use some other tools, but I usually hold off on installing them once I get a good build from Microsoft ... whether a good build is possible or not is another topic! =)

Also, do you use any software like Ghost to create images of work station? Some easy way to restore your work station.

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