General prerequisites for PowerShell scripts
PowerShell database scripts can run on any SDL Web 8.5 server machines running Windows, so you can always run the scripts from such a machine. However, any other machine that meets these requirements can also be used.
| Prerequisite | Description |
|---|---|
| Operating system | You can run the scripts on any machine running an operating system that supports any version of PowerShell between 3.0 and 5.1 inclusive. |
| PowerShell software | Running the scripts requires a version of PowerShell between 3.0 and 5.1 inclusive. |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | Running the scripts requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher. |
To run a PowerShell script, you need to be logged in as a user with sufficient security clearance. For example, to run a PowerShell script that installs a database, you must be logged in as a user that is authorized to create the required databases.