Ektron Version 8.7 System Requirements

Versions: 8.7, 8.6, 8.5, 8.02, 8.01, 8.0

Each deployment is unique. When you consider the needs for your production environment, Ektron recommends that you engage with a Certified Ektron Partner.

Server Requirements

Recommended Minimum Hardware Configuration

• 64-bit, 4-core processor
• 8GB RAM
• RAID array of hard disk drives

Operating System

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 64-bit with Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, R2 64-bit
• Microsoft Windows 7, 64-bit version (for development and demonstration purposes only; do not use for hosting a live site)

Web Application Server

• Microsoft ASP .NET Framework 4.0

Web Server

• Microsoft IIS 7.0, 7.5 or 8.0

File System

• NTFS (FAT 32 is not supported)

Database

• Microsoft SQL Server 2012
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 64-bit version with Service Pack 2
• Microsoft SQL Express 2008 R2 (Does not support Ektron notifications and Activity Stream)
• Microsoft SQL Azure
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 64-bit version with Service Pack 4

    Note: Ektron does not support case-sensitive databases. Virtual servers are not recommended for database server environments.

Client Requirements

Operating System

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Mac OSX

Browser for Content Editing

• Mozilla Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher

   Note: Use released versions only. If you use Firefox, allow popups for your Ektron site or disable the popup blocker (Tools > Options > Content).

Browser for Viewing

• All major browsers, including:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome

Optional Requirements

Web Development Tools

• Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 (Ektron 8.6.1 and up)
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
• Microsoft Visual Web Developer Express 2010