Ok, here is what I suggest.
Since you want a quick and painless set up without compiling and the like you can grab the standalone from
OpenLife and do just about all you said. Feature wise it is a few builds behind OpenSim's present set up, but is very stable and the only thing I see on your list that I am not totally sure about is saving the avatar. You can save all aspects (skin, body, etc) but *may* have to reapply them between log ins. There are ways around this if you go full blown MYSQL but I am sensing you want a install and go and not fuss with stuff.
The openlife standalone will install like the usual windows set ups and the best viewer out there that I have used (I have tried I think all opensource ones) is Kirsten's R15 which is also available from the download section on OpenLife. You do have to create an account to download, but that is fast and painless.
There is only one possible irritation if you use it and that has to do with the GUI that OpenLife added to the set up. For people that it works for it is awesome, but when it doesnt work you pretty much disconnect from your region when you create a prim. I wrote in the standalone wiki how to get around that (it is pretty painless too):
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4. Why does my server seem to disconnect when I try to create a prim?
When the 3DX Studios standalone is installed, by default it places a shortcut on your desktop that points to “3DXLauncher.exe”. This enables a great GUI that connects one to the standalone extremely easily and has lots of great helps that are very useful. Unfortunately this does not work on all machines. If you find that you disconnect while creating a prim there is a work around you can perform to fix this in almost all cases.
Navigate into the default installation folder (in Windows this is C:\Program Files\3DX OpenlifeGrid\ 3DXServer Studio Ose) and look for the icon for “OpenSim.32BitLaunch.exe”. Right click on that file and choose “Send To” then from the menu select “Desktop (Create shortcut). Now when you connect with that shortcut your problem should be resolved.
If you want to get fancy right click on that OpenSim32BitLaunch.exe shortcut and
choose “Properties” and push the “Change Icon” box. Now choose the browse button
on top and browse back into your 3DXServer Studio Ose folder (in Windows this is C:\Program Files\3DX OpenlifeGrid\ 3DXServer Studio Ose) and find the “3DXOse.ico” file and select it and push OK. Now you have a cool icon in place.
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Here is the link to the standalone wiki (it is in the process of getting cleaned up right now):
Openlife Ready to Run OpenSimulator Wiki
Now, if you want to get your hands dirty and get the most up to the minute features then you can download the set up from the OpenSim project's website. If you go that route the first thing I recommend is Maxx Monde's excellent how to set up blog post. Some of the info is a little outdated as Maxx is busy in RL.
OpenSim - Install and Configuration Tutorial « OpenSim Easy User Guide
The second "go to" blog source I recommend on how to do things is Rock's. His is at:
Chapter & Metaverse: 4. Installing a Standalone Sim - updated
Now, with either you have to expect some crashes, losses and the like. I have only lost stuff once but the software is very Alpha and though gaining ground quickly it still has it's warts.
The OpenLife method I listed first is perfect for the quick and painless install. I use it even though it is a little behind on features. It really is only a testing ground for me too.
If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. There are a few of us around here willing to help. I am hardly an expert but I will help with what I can.