When you run the prerequisiteinstaller.exe for SharePoint 2019, it automatically handles the installation of the AppFabric 1.1 Runtime and enables the Distributed Cache Service . Microsoft has bundled the necessary updates (specifically KB's for AppFabric) into this process to avoid compatibility issues.
Unlike SharePoint 2013, SharePoint Server 2019 does not require you to manually download and install WindowsServerAppFabricSetup_x64.exe . The AppFabric 1.1 components are now an integrated part of the SharePoint prerequisite installer. windows server appfabric download for sharepoint 2019
SharePoint 2019 does not require a separate, manual download of Windows Server AppFabric. It uses the AppFabric 1.1 for Windows Server binaries, but they are included either in the SharePoint prerequisites installer or via the Distributed Cache service role. The standalone AppFabric download is typically only needed for older versions (SharePoint 2013). When you run the prerequisiteinstaller
The standalone download installs a base version of AppFabric that is missing critical updates required by SharePoint 2019. The AppFabric 1
| Software | Download Link | Required for SharePoint 2019? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Microsoft Link | No (Included in prerequisites) | | AppFabric 1.1 CU (KB3092423) | Microsoft Link | Yes (Auto-installed by SharePoint 2019 prereq) | | SharePoint 2019 Prerequisites | (From your ISO) | Yes (Run this instead) |
