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.

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

Management Server Requirements

If you plan on using ADCS certificate generation, the management server (SOTICONNECTMS) must be run from an account with administrator privileges.

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