Application and Data Server Lite system requirements - Metasys - LIT-12011832 - General System Information - Metasys System - 12.0

Metasys System Configuration Guide

Brand
Metasys
Product name
Metasys System
Document type
Configuration Guide
Document number
LIT-12011832
Version
12.0
Revision date
2024-03-25
Product status
Active
Language
English
Table 1. Application and Data Server Lite system requirements

Recommended computer platform 1

Intel i7 processor latest version with at least 6 cores or better

2 x 500 GB hard disk (RAID 1) 2 with 40 GB free space after installation of all prerequisite software and before installation of ADS-Lite software. Configure RAID 1 (mirroring) with disk write-caching turned on.
Note: Prerequisite software includes the supported operating system, database software, .NET Framework, and any other software or service packs required for your ADS configuration.

Graphics adapter (1 GB RAM, ATI® Technologies or NVIDIA® Corporation, 64-bit compatible [for 64-bit operating systems], Small Form Factor [SFF] if required)

Required minimum memory 3

8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended

The VM host must have at least 8 GB of allocated RAM at all times. When you configure the VM, do not select the enable dynamic memory option.

Supported operating systems and database software 4

Windows® 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise Editions versions 21H2, 22H2 (64-bit).

Windows® 10 Enterprise LTSC (21H2) (64-bit)
Database software:
  • SQL Server® 2019 Express with CU14 (64-bit)
    Note: SQL Server 2019 may cause the configuration service cache that builds stored procedures to time out. This causes the user's login to Metasys UI to fail. To resolve this issue, set SQL Server 2019 databases to run in 2017 compatibility mode. For more information, refer to docs.microsoft.com
  • SQL Server® 2017 Express with CU27 (64-bit)
  • SQL Server® 2016 Express with SP2 CU17 (64-bit)

Supported operating systems for Metasys client devices

Windows® 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise Editions versions 21H2, 22H2 (64-bit).

Apple® macOS® 10.15 Catalina

Apple® macOS® 10.14 Mojave

Notes:
  • In OS X, you cannot view Graphics+ graphics in the Site Management Portal UI.
  • Apple operating systems are supported for Metasys client computers only.

Supported web browser software for Metasys Site Management Portal client

Windows® Internet Explorer® 11.0.9600.18816 Update version 11.0.47 or later

Note: To ensure that websites appear and function correctly, select the Use Microsoft compatibility lists option, found under Tools > Compatibility View Settings.

Apple® Safari® 13.1 or later

Note:

Other browsers, such as Mozilla® Firefox®, may also be used but are not fully supported. You use the web browser to download the Launcher application. After you install the Launcher application, you use the Launcher, not the web browser, to log in to the Site Management Portal (SMP) user interface.

Supported web browser software for Metasys UI clients

Windows® Internet Explorer® 11.0.9600.18816 Update version 11.0.47 or later
Notes:
  • You use the web browser to download the Launcher. The Metasys UI does not support Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 operating systems.
  • To ensure that websites appear and function correctly, select the Use Microsoft compatibility lists option, found under Tools > Compatibility View Settings.
  • Metasys UI does not support InPrivate Browsing. To exit InPrivate Browsing, close the browser window and open a new browser window.

Microsoft® Edge® version 91 or later

Google® Chrome™ version 91 or later
Note: Metasys UI does not support incognito mode. To exit incognito mode, click or tap the X icon of the browser window or tab and then open a new browser window or tab. For more information on incognito mode in Google Chrome, click here.
Apple® Safari® 13.1 or later
Note: Metasys UI does not support private browsing. To exit private browsing, click or tap Private in the browser window.

Supported virtual environments

Microsoft Hyper-V™

VMware®

Supported user interfaces

Site Management Portal (SMP)

Metasys UI

Note: SMP requires a license at Release 12.0. The license is available only to existing Metasys customers.
Additional software included with the ADS Lite software download

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2

Microsoft .Net Core 3.1.21

Launcher Software

Optional hardware

Any network or local printer supported by the qualified Windows operating system

Optional software

Graphic Generation Tool

CCT Software

SCT Software

Metasys Database Manager

Metasys Export Utility

1 Our computer platform and memory recommendations are not meant to imply that older or slower machines are not usable. Refer to the Network and IT Guidance Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011279) 1 for more information regarding computer/server recommendations.
2 For best performance, use Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives, not Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) hard drives.
3 It is recommended to use RAM that the computer supports.
4 Refer to the Network and IT Guidance Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011279) for specific Microsoft Windows operating system settings that may be required for your Metasys system configuration.