For performance and compatibility (especially for SharePoint 2013/2016), you should install the latest cumulative updates after the base installation. Cumulative Update 7 (KB3092423) — The final major update including all previous fixes. Cumulative Update 1 (KB2671763)
: A later hotfix that includes all previous features and bug fixes. Microsoft Download Center (Hotfix) Legacy 64-bit Link : Historical direct download paths often used WindowsServerAppFabricSetup_x64.exe How to Extract the MSI File Microsoft often distributes AppFabric as an wrapper. To get the specific for a 64-bit installation: Download the setup file (e.g., WindowServerAppFabricSetup_x64.exe Command Prompt and run the file with the flag (e.g., WindowServerAppFabricSetup_x64.exe /? When the setup wizard appears, do not close it Navigate to your boot drive root (usually ) and look for a newly created temporary folder with a random name (e.g., appfabric 1.1 for windows server 64 msi download
Ensure you really need AppFabric 1.1. It is typically required for: Microsoft Download Center (Hotfix) Legacy 64-bit Link :
The AppFabricCachingService tries to bind to port 22233 by default, which is often blocked by Windows Firewall or other services. Ensure you really need AppFabric 1.1.