This article will explain the application software and hardware requirements for installation on a server.
When it comes to the software requirements, most of the required software is installed with the product, this guide is for the additional software that is required to be installed prior to the installation of the DotActiv software.
Applicable Products: DotActiv Free, DotActiv Lite, DotActiv Pro,
DotActiv Enterprise, Activ8, Import Utility
Server Software Requirements
Our products can be run under the following database software. The specific requirements are a little different depending on which database software you are using.
Operating System
- Windows Server: 2012 or higher
- Windows: 7 or higher
Microsoft SQL Server
- Minimum Database Version: 2016
- .NET Framework: 4.6 or higher (should be included in SQL Server installation)
- If running under Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2: Requires April 2014 patch before installation: KB2919355
Additional Application Software Requirements
Activ8
- .Net Core framework: 2.2 or higher
Please note that the intermediate and advanced specifications below are required for the Activ8 software to function effectively.
Server Hardware Requirements
Below, you’ll find a table that outlines the server hardware requirements that you would need for installation.
We have broken it down into three sections – Minimum Functionality, Intermediate Functionality and Advanced Functionality.
Minimum Functionality
This level functionality is meant for businesses with less than 20 stores, less than 30 000 products and less than 5 users of the software.
Intermediate Functionality
This level functionality is meant for businesses with less than 150 stores, less than 50 000 products and less than 15 users of the software.
Advanced Functionality
Businesses with more than 150 stores, 50 000 products and 15 users should prepare hardware at this level for optimum performance.
Hardware Requirements
| Minimum | Intermediate | Advanced | |
| CPU | 3.4 Ghz, 4 Cores | 3.6-4.0 GHz, 6 to 8 Cores | 2.8-4.0 GHz, 12 to 32 Cores |
| RAM | 8 Gb | 16 Gb | 32 Gb |
| HDD Size | 50 Gb | 500* Gb | 1* Tb |
* Specified size is a guide and larger datasets will require increased capacity.
If you have any further questions about the server software or hardware requirements, you’re welcome to contact us.