Content Manager server prerequisites
This topic lists the required and supported software for the Content Manager server. In most cases, the installer will install a supported version of the required prerequisite if missing.
Recommended prerequisites
SDL recommends the following set of Content Manager server prerequisites:
| Prerequisite | Recommended product release |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (x64) |
| Web and Application server | Microsoft IIS 10.0 |
| .NET Framework | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 |
| Java | Java SE 8.0 (64-bit) |
| Oracle Database client | ODAC 12.1.0.1 |
Operating system languages
The operating system on which Content Manager server runs must be in one of the following languages:
- US English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Dutch
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
Operating system versions and editions
The Microsoft Windows operating systems on which Content Manager server runs are as follows.
Supported:
- Windows Server 2016 (x64)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update (x64)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (x64)
You can download Service Pack 1 for Windows 2008 R2 from the following location: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5842
As a general rule, ensure that the latest updates are installed on your Microsoft Windows operating system.
- Server Roles
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Ensure that the following Server Roles are enabled:
- Web Server
- Application Server (for Windows Server versions older than 2016)
Database clients
Content Manager server requires a database client that connects to one of the supported databases. The database client software required depends on the operating system you use and on the DBMS you use.
- Oracle client
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If your DBMS is Oracle, you require Oracle client software (ODAC) version 12.1.0.1. Specifically, you need the 64-bit edition of the following ODAC software components:
- Oracle Data Provider for .NET (ODP.NET)
- Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server (ORAMTS)
For maintenance, configuration and debugging purposes, SDL recommends that you also install the following Oracle client software:- SQL*Plus
- Oracle Net
Download the Oracle client software from this location: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/windows/downloads/index-101290.html
The installation topics provide more details on how to install Oracle clients.
- Microsoft SQL Server client
- Microsoft SQL Server does not have any client requirements.
Web and Application Server
Content Manager server requires one of the following Web and Application servers:
- Microsoft IIS 10.0
- Microsoft IIS 8.5
- Microsoft IIS 7.5
Note the following:
- You need a 32-bit compatible edition of these software components, even if your operating system has a 64-bit architecture.
- You can install the Web and Application server from the Add/Remove Programs screen in your Control Panel, by selecting Add/Remove Windows Components.
- To use WebDAV, ensure that the Microsoft WebDAV Extension is disabled (this is the case by default).
Third-party software components
Content Manager server requires the following third-party applications.
- MS XML 4.0 SP3 (legacy features only)
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If you do not install this application yourself, the installer installs it for you, but only if you choose to install legacy features.
Download MS XML 4.0 SP3 from this location.
- Microsoft CAPICOM 2.0.0.1 or higher
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If you do not install this application yourself, the installer installs version 2.1.0.2 for you.
Follow this link to install the application: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=860EE43A-A843-462F-ABB5-FF88EA5896F6&displaylang=en
Only if you install CAPICOM yourself, register the CAPICOM assembly after installation by doing the following:
- Open a command prompt and navigate to the folder in which the CAPICOM assembly is located (this location defaults to C:\Program Files\Microsoft CAPICOM 2.1.0.2 SDK\Lib\X86\.
From the command prompt, execute the following command:
regsvr32 capicom.dll- The DLL is now registered.
- Microsoft Windows Identity Foundation
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You need Microsoft Windows Identity Foundation (x64). If you do not install this application yourself, the installer installs it for you.
The software is available from this location: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17331
- Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
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You need Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable SP1 (x64) and Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64). If you run the installer without having these software components installed, the installer automatically installs them for you.
The software is available from this location: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977003
.NET Framework
Content Manager server requires one of the following .NET Framework releases:
Supported: Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.6.2, CLR 4
Deprecated: Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5.2, CLR 4
Java
Content Manager server requires Java for the following functionality:
- Publishing content from the Content Manager
- Searching content in the Content Manager
For publishing, Content Manager has the following Java prerequisites:
Supported:
- Oracle Java Development Kit (JDK), 64-bit edition, version 8.0
- Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE), 64-bit edition, version 8.0
Deprecated: No Java releases are deprecated.
If you do not have Java 8 installed, the installer installs JRE 8.0, 64-bit edition.
For searching, Content Manager has the following Java prerequisites:
Supported:
- Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE), 64-bit edition, version 8.0
Deprecated: No Java releases are deprecated.
If you do not have Java 8 installed, the installer installs JRE 8.0, 64-bit edition.
The software is available from this location: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
User directories
The Content Manager server supports the following user directories (it does not require either):
| User directory type | Security platform |
|---|---|
| NTLM | Microsoft Active Directory Service |
| LDAP | All LDAP-compliant security platforms
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