This document describes the system requirements for netFORUM Enterprise. Please review the requirements carefully before you attempt to install or implement the application.
Note: If your organization is hosted by Abila, you need only review the client workstation requirements. Abila updates and maintains the database and web servers for hosted instances of netFORUM. If you install netFORUM on your premises, please review the Server Requirements for the product as well as the client workstation requirements.
The following sections describe the requirements for accessing netFORUM from a client workstation, using a browser.
| Component | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) |
2.0 GHz or faster. Dual Core processor or greater is recommended. |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
| Storage (disk space) | 32 GB |
| Network |
1 GB Ability to connect to the netFORUM Enterprise application. |
| Display | Display settings of 1024 x 768 or higher are recommended. |
| Component | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
The following operating systems are supported:
|
| Browser |
A browser compatible with the operating system, including the following:
Note: Internet Explorer or the Edge browser are required for Toolkit functions. |
| Email Client | Microsoft® Outlook 2010 or 2013 client, if your system uses the netFORUM Microsoft Outlook integration. |
To access netFORUM Enterprise from a mobile device, Abila recommends the following devices and operating systems.
netFORUM Enterprise is typically installed on multiple servers. Use the information in the following sections to verify that your servers meet the minimum hardware and software requirements before you attempt to install netFORUM Enterprise.
netFORUM Enterprise requires a server running IIS web services. It cannot be installed on a domain controller. In addition, it should not be installed on a Mail/Exchange server.
| Component | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz or faster. Dual Core processor or greater is required. |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
| Storage (disk space) |
24 GB (OS) 16 GB (data) |
| Network |
1 GB |
| Component | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
One of the following:
Note: Install the latest service packs and hot fixes on the server before installing netFORUM Enterprise. |
| Web Server | Internet Information Services (IIS), version 7.5 or later |
| .NET | .NET full installation, version 4.5 or later |
| Report Viewer | Microsoft® Report Viewer Redistributable 2010 or later |
| Spreadsheet Viewer | Microsoft Excel Viewer |
| Document Viewer | Microsoft Word Viewer |
| Database | Microsoft Access Database Engine |
| Drivers | Microsoft Office System Driver, version 2007 or later |
If your organization accepts credit card payments, you must install a valid security certificate (TLS) with 2048-bit encryption or greater.
| Component | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz or faster. Dual Core processor or greater is required. |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage (disk space) |
24 GB (OS) 50 GB (data) Note: More space is required for very large databases. |
| Network |
1 GB |
| Component | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
One of the following:
Note: Install the latest service packs and hot fixes on the server before installing netFORUM Enterprise. |
| Database |
One of the following:
|
| .NET |
.NET 4.5 or later |
| Component | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz or faster. Dual Core processor or greater is required. |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage (disk space) |
24 GB (OS) |
| Network |
1 GB |
| Component | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
One of the following:
Note: Install the latest service packs and hot fixes on the server before installing netFORUM Enterprise. |
| Database |
One of the following:
|
| .NET |
.NET 4.5 or later |