System Requirements
The system on which you want to install SOTI Connect must meet the following requirements.
General Requirements
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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
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Administrator privileges
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.NET Framework 4.7.2
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The IT domain policies should allow a local administrator to open ports.
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If using an MQTT protocol, a commercial-grade MQTT broker such as HiveMQ.
 
Database Requirements
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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