System Requirements
Before installing Nectari, ensure your environment meets the requirements described on this page. Setting up a compatible operating system, database, and web infrastructure is essential for a successful installation and optimal performance. This section provides details about supported platforms, web server roles and features, and other prerequisites that may require your attention before you begin.
Supported operating systems
- Windows Server 2025
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
Supported database management systems
- Microsoft SQL Server 2022
- Microsoft SQL Server 2019
- Microsoft SQL Server 2017
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (Service Pack 3 or later)
- Oracle 19c
- Oracle 18c
- Oracle 12c
- Oracle 11g
- Oracle 10g
Supported web server
- Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 10.0
Supported web browsers
- Google Chrome version 100 or later (recommended for Nectari version 8.0 and later)
- Mozilla Firefox version 99
- Edge Chromium version 99
- Safari 15 (macOS)
IIS roles and features
Required IIS roles and framework features depend on your Windows Server version. The Nectari Server installer will detect and install these roles and features automatically for the main server. For certain components, such as add-ons, some Windows features may need to be installed manually.
IIS roles and features by Windows Server version
| Windows Server 2022 | Windows Server 2019 | Windows Server 2016 | Windows Server 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Server | IIS 10.0 | IIS 10.0 | IIS 10.0 | IIS 8.5 |
| Common HTTP Features | Default Document Directory Browsing HTTP Errors Static Content | Default Document Directory Browsing HTTP Errors Static Content | Default Document Directory Browsing HTTP Errors Static Content | Default Document Directory Browsing HTTP Errors Static Content |
| Health and Diagnostics | HTTP Logging | HTTP Logging | HTTP Logging | HTTP Logging |
| Performance | Static Content Compression Dynamic Content Compression | Static Content Compression Dynamic Content Compression | Static Content Compression Dynamic Content Compression | Static Content Compression Dynamic Content Compression |
| Security | Request Filtering | Request Filtering | Request Filtering | Request Filtering |
| Application Development | .NET Extensibility ASP.NET ISAPI Extensions ISAPI Filters WebSocket Protocol | .NET Extensibility ASP.NET ISAPI Extensions ISAPI Filters WebSocket Protocol | .NET Extensibility ASP.NET ISAPI Extensions ISAPI Filters WebSocket Protocol | .NET Extensibility ASP.NET ISAPI Extensions ISAPI Filters WebSocket Protocol |
| Management Tools | IIS Management Console | IIS Management Console | IIS Management Console | IIS Management Console |
.NET Framework features by Windows Server version
The required .NET Framework version depends on your Windows Server version. The installer will add these features automatically where possible. If you're preparing your environment manually, confirm that the corresponding framework and the following roles/features are enabled:
| Windows Server version | .NET Framework feature | Subfeature to enable |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.8 | ASP.NET 4.8 WCF Services (TCP Port Sharing) |
| 2019 | 4.7 | ASP.NET 4.7 WCF Services (TCP Port Sharing) |
| 2016 | 4.6 | ASP.NET 4.6 WCF Services (TCP Port Sharing) |
| 2012 | 4.5 | ASP.NET 4.5 WCF Services (TCP Port Sharing) |
Additional prerequisites
For Nectari Web Central Point Configurator
These IIS features must be installed manually:
- IIS Metabase and IIS 6 configuration compatibility
(located under Web Management Tools in Windows Features)
If you cannot restart your server during installation, make sure to manually install all required frameworks and libraries before running the setup.