Content Manager server prerequisites
Content Manager server and Topology Manager. In most cases, the installer will install a supported version of the required prerequisite if it is missing. Topology Manager is also always installed together with Content Manager server, and Topology Manager prerequisites are identical to those of Content Manager server.
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 4.7.2 |
| Java | Java SE 8.0 (64-bit) |
| Oracle Database client | ODAC 19.3 |
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)
Deprecated: No operating systems are deprecated.
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 19.3. 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: https://www.oracle.com/topics/technologies/dotnet/install193.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
Deprecated: No Web and Application servers are deprecated.
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.
- 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 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 4.7.2, CLR 4
Deprecated: Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.6.2, CLR 4
The installer does not install the Microsoft .NET Framework for you; you need to have installed a compatible .NET version before running the installer.
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:
- Oracle Java Development Kit (JDK), 64-bit edition, version 8.0
- Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE), 64-bit edition, version 8.0
- AdoptOpenJDK OpenJDK 8
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:
- Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE), 64-bit edition, version 8.0
- AdoptOpenJDK OpenJDK 8
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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