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Content Manager software requirements

Information about third-party or client software that is packaged, configured and tested for this software version release.

The following overview includes information about:
  • Third-party software that is configured or integrated in this server-side component release.
  • Third-party software, such as the operating systems, databases, and runtimes that are quality-assurance tested.
  • Client hardware and software compatibility.

The relation between the Authoring Bridge and the XML editors is not specified here. Installation packages for Authoring Bridge are not always available for all XML editors.

Third-party software such as authoring tools and databases also have their specific requirements. Check out the third party tools' documentation before installation.

Third Party Software supported versions
Application server
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2 (64-bit)
  • Java Runtime 1.8.0_60 (64-bit)
  • Java Development Kit 1.8.0_60 (64-bit)
  • Java Help 2.0.05
  • Microsoft Server .NET Framework 4.5
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Visual C++ Redistributable 2013 (64-bit).
  • Microsoft PowerShell 4.0.
  • DITA Open Toolkit 1.8.5
  • Microsoft XML Parser 4.0 Service Pack 3 (32-bit)
  • HTML Help Workshop 1.3
  • AntennaHouse XSL Formatter 6.2 M12
Database server
Database systems and versions
  • Oracle RDBMs 11g
  • Oracle RDBMs 12c
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP2
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP3
Client
  • Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Internet Explorer 11
  • Internet Explorer 10
  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
  • Content Editor
  • JustSystems XMetaL Author Enterprise 10.0
  • JustSystems XMetaL Author Enterprise 9.0
  • JustSystems XMetaL Author Enterprise 10.0 Japanese
  • JustSystems XMetaL Author Enterprise 11.0 32-bit (11.0.0.083 or later)
  • Syncro Soft <oXygen/> XML Author 17.1 (Windows 32-bit)
  • Syncro Soft <oXygen/> XML Author 16.1 (Windows 32-bit)
  • PTC Arbortext Editor 7.0 (Windows 32-bit)
About XML editors
Only 32-bit mode for the editors is approved and qualified.

Although multiple third-party XML editors are supported, we recommend choosing and using a single third-party editor. SDL is not responsible for third-party editor XML and DITA handling; behavior may differ depending on the XML editor. If you use more than one editor, you may experience cross-compatibility issues related to DITA handling. If you decide to use multiple third-party XML editors and if you experience cross-compatibility issues with DITA handling, contact the XML editor vendor to address these issues.

About web browsers
The browser must be configured to allow the following:
  • Cookies
  • Pop-up windows for Content Editor, when the application is called from the Content Manager web client.
  • A minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The optimal resolution is 1280 x 1024 pixels or higher.