System Requirements

The system on which you want to install SOTI Connect must meet the following requirements.

General Requirements

  • Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016

    Note: Windows 10 should have at least the Anniversary update.
  • Minimum dual core processor with 8 GB of RAM

  • Administrator privileges

  • .NET Framework 4.7.2

  • The IT domain policies should allow a local administrator to open ports.

  • If using an MQTT protocol, a commercial-grade MQTT broker such as HiveMQ.

Database Requirements

  • SQL Server 2017 or SQL Server 2017 Express

    Note: The SQL Server user must have permissions to create, modify, and drop databases.

Network Ports

The following network ports may need to be opened for SOTI Connect communication: 443, 1234, 1833, 4649, 5551, 5681, and 8883.

Supported Browsers

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox

Cloud Requirements

If you are using a cloud instance of SOTI Connect, the only component required locally is the protocol adapter for the desired device type.

The system requirements for installing a protocol adapter are as follows:
  • Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016
  • Administrator privileges
  • .NET Framework 4.7.2
  • SOTI Connect cloud instance root certificate