SharePoint 2016 Part One: Installing WorkFlow Manager

Introduction

In this article, I will walk you through the process of installation of the Workflow Manager for SharePoint 2016. As we all know that with standard SharePoint installation, you will get only 2010 Workflows options, so in order to get the 2016 Workflow engine, you need to configure the Workflow Manager. Even in 2016, it is still saying 2013 Workflows (yes it is), because it is the same engine as we had in 2013.

There are a couple of ways to install it - Online or Offline. I prefer the online method as it give you the latest bits.

Scenario

Krossfarm has multiple SharePoint farms (1 single server, 1 Multi Server) and now they want to spin up a dedicated Workflow Manager Farm for all farms. They want to use the Custom Settings with default ports.

Tasks

• Install the Microsoft Web Platform Installer 5.0
• Install Workflow Manager
• Apply Cumulative Update 3.0 for Workflow Manager 1.0
• Configure the Workflow Manager
• Install the WorkFlow Manager Client on SharePoint Server
• Register Workflow Proxy for SharePoint Servers
• Verify the Installation.

Prerequisite

You need the following things before you start. It will help you for a smooth installation.

• Make sure the hardware and software requirement meet the Workflow Manager. Check this article for more information.
  
• On SharePoint farm, make sure that the App Management Service and Site Subscription Service are provisioned. We don’t need the fully configured App Management Service, just an instance of it.
  
• I would recommend going through the tips for Workflow Manager before proceeding further.

Checklist

Please complete this checklist.