Setting up the MySQL database for Alfresco [Category: Labs 3]] This page describes how to download, install, and set up the MySQL database for use with Alfresco. For information on using other databases, see Using Alfresco with other databases than MySQL.
The Thinsy Alfresco 3 for Active Directory is a Virtual Appliance that takes the monstrous complexity out of installing and configuring an Alfresco system. It enables you to bring up Alfresco for Active Directory in a matter of minutes! Download a virtual appliance, and fire up the VM. Full GUI Configuration is included in the virtual appliance. You will not need to log into the underlying linux system to perform any administration tasks.
SMB/CIFS, FTP and WebDAV access is available allowing the use of existing client software to access the Alfresco data store. This allows you to browse to the server using Windows Explorer or create a Network Place, for example.