Factory, Factory Pro, and Enterprise Package System Requirements

Server Requirements

System Configurations

Supported Operating Systems

Note

• The installation of Inspection Manager in any non-Microsoft Windows environment is not supported (examples: Macintosh, Linux, iOS, or emulators, etc.).

• Application Server and Web Server must be installed on the same computer.

• Microsoft Terminal Server and Remote Desktop Services “RDS” environments are strictly not supported.

Microsoft SQL Server Requirements

• Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express is bundled with the Inspection Manager installer. Other purchased and Express versions, including Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and newer releases are supported but must be pre-installed and manually configured. 

• We highly recommend utilizing a purchased copy of Microsoft SQL Server to host the database for Inspection Manager. 

• A purchased copy of a supported version of Microsoft SQL Server instance may be installed on APP Server or external host. 

Permission Requirements and System Guidelines

• Installation of Inspection Manager with Microsoft SQL Server on machines hosting either a Domain Controller or Terminal Server is not supported. Microsoft does not recommend this configuration due to potential security issues and performance limitations. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2032911/you-may-encounter-problems-when-installing-sql-server-on-a-domain-cont   

• Please ensure that all Windows System Updates are installed and there is no pending reboot.

• The installation must be performed whilst logged in as a Local Administrator.

Security Requirements

To review security settings, please visit Security Requirements.

Client System Requirements

For workstations running Inspection Manager.

Supported Operating Systems

Hardware and Software

Note

Integrated Intel GPUs may suffice, however, overall application performance will be significantly degraded.

Data Collection Requirements

For workstations and tablets running data collection applications (IM Explorer, IM Express, IM SPC).   

Supported Web Browsers

Most modern web browsers are supported, please ensure that they are fully up-to-date.  

The following web browsers have been tested and certified. 

Hardware and Software

Operating System Considerations:

• Microsoft Windows-based workstations and tablets must be domain joined.

• Android and iOS-based tablets will require custom IP bindings set through Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.

• Microsoft Terminal Server, Remote Desktop Services “RDS”, Citrix, and Thin client environments are strictly not supported.

Note

Please confirm that your devices support Bluetooth or USB communication for Gage Management.

Network Performance

Listed speeds are specific to connectivity between client device(s) and host server environment.  

If the host server environment is configured as Cloud or Hybrid-Cloud (AWS, Azure), there will be additional performance considerations.