This document describes the system requirements for NetForum Enterprise, version 2017.1. Please review the requirements carefully before you attempt to install or implement the application.
Note: If your organization is hosted by Abila, you need only review the client workstation requirements. Abila updates and maintains the database and web servers for hosted instances of NetForum. If you install NetForum on your premises, please review the Server Requirements for the product as well as the client workstation requirements.
Browser and Client Workstation Requirements
The following sections describe the requirements for accessing NetForum from a client workstation, using a browser.
Hardware Requirements
Component | Minimum Requirements |
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Processor (CPU) |
2.0 GHz or faster. Dual Core processor or greater is recommended. |
Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
Storage (disk space) | 32 GB |
Network |
1 GB Ability to connect to the NetForum Enterprise application. |
Display | Display settings of 1024 x 768 or higher are recommended. |
Software Requirements
Component | Minimum Requirements |
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Operating System |
The following operating systems are supported:
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Browser |
A browser compatible with the operating system, including the following:
Note: Internet Explorer or the Edge browser are required for some Toolkit functions. The MVC Form Designer (for selected forms only) can use any supported browser. |
Email Client | Microsoft® Outlook 365 client, if your system uses the NetForum Microsoft Outlook integration. |
Mobile Devices
To access NetForum Enterprise from a mobile device, Abila recommends the following devices and operating systems.
- Apple iPhone 5 or later, or iPad 4 or later
- Android phones or tablets running Android version 4.1 (Jellybean) or later. The Chrome browser is recommended.
Server Requirements
NetForum Enterprise is typically installed on multiple servers. Use the information in the following sections to verify that your servers meet the minimum hardware and software requirements before you attempt to install NetForum Enterprise.
Web Server Requirements
NetForum Enterprise requires a server running IIS web services. It cannot be installed on a domain controller. In addition, it should not be installed on a Mail/Exchange server.
Web Server Setup
NetForum requires an event log to be created on the web server to login iWeb successfully. To create event log, run the following PowerShell script:
New-EventLog -LogName "Application" -Source "netFORUM iWeb"
Hardware Requirements
Component | Minimum Requirements |
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Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz or faster. Dual Core processor or greater is required. |
Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
Storage (disk space) |
24 GB (OS) 16 GB (data) |
Network |
1 GB |
Software Requirements
Component | Minimum Requirements |
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Operating System |
Windows 2016 Standard or Datacenter Note: Install the latest service packs and hot fixes on the server before installing NetForum Enterprise. |
Web Server | Internet Information Services (IIS), version 10 or later |
.NET | .NET full installation, version 4.6 |
Report Viewer | Microsoft® Report Viewer Redistributable 2010 or later |
Spreadsheet Viewer | Microsoft® Office 365 or as recommended by Microsoft |
Document Viewer | Microsoft® Office 365 or as recommended by Microsoft |
Database | Microsoft Access Database Engine |
Drivers | Microsoft Office System Driver, version 2010 or later |
Security Certificate
If your organization accepts credit card payments, you must install a valid security certificate (TLS) with 2048-bit encryption or greater.
Database Server Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Component | Minimum Requirements |
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Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz or faster. Dual Core processor or greater is required. |
Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
Storage (disk space) |
24 GB (OS) 50 GB (data) Note: More space is required for very large databases. |
Network |
1 GB |
Software Requirements
Component | Minimum Requirements |
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Operating System |
Windows 2016 Standard or Datacenter Note: Install the latest service packs and hot fixes on the server before installing NetForum Enterprise. |
Database |
SQL Server 2016 Enterprise or Standard edition Important! Some features of NetForum Enterprise require SQL Server 2016 Enterprise edition. If your organization uses any of the following features in NetForum Enterprise, make sure that SQL Server 2016 Enterprise edition is installed:
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.NET |
.NET Framework 4.6 |
Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable components | In order to import files to NetForum, you must have installed the 64-bit version of the Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable components. For more information or to download this utility, see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13255. Make sure that when you are prompted, select the 64-bit version of the utility. The 32-bit version does not work with NetForum Enterprise. |
Reporting Server Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Component | Minimum Requirements |
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Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz or faster. Dual Core processor or greater is required. |
Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
Storage (disk space) |
24 GB (OS) |
Network |
1 GB |
Software Requirements
Component | Minimum Requirements |
---|---|
Operating System |
Windows 2016 Standard or Datacenter Note: Install the latest service packs and hot fixes on the server before installing NetForum Enterprise. |
Database |
SQL Server 2016 Enterprise or Standard edition Important! Some features of NetForum Enterprise require SQL Server 2016 Enterprise edition. If your organization uses any of the following features in NetForum Enterprise, make sure that SQL Server 2016 Enterprise edition is installed:
|
.NET |
.NET Framework 4.6 |
Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable components | In order to import files to NetForum, you must have installed the 64-bit version of the Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable components. For more information or to download this utility, see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13255. Make sure that when you are prompted, select the 64-bit version of the utility. The 32-bit version does not work with NetForum Enterprise. |