The license management client software can be hosted on the application server or on this optional license server. If the license management client software is hosted on the application server, you must ensure that the software prerequisites listed here are also installed on that server.
For detailed instructions on setting up a dedicated license server, see License server setup for HxGN SDx.
Hardware Recommendations
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2 core high-end server processor
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8 GB RAM
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5 GB free disk space for software installation
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1000 BaseT or higher network interface
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DVD drive access, either locally or through a network connection (for installation media)
Hardware sizing, especially for servers, depends on many factors such as the number
of concurrent users per site and other software that is running on the machine.
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 (64-bit) Datacenter or Standard edition (for Update 60 onwards)
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (64-bit) Datacenter or Standard edition is supported
for Update 45 to 59.
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The Web Server (IIS) role must be installed. In addition to the default settings, include:
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Common HTTP Features > Static Content
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Security > Basic Authentication
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Application Development
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.NET Extensibility 4.8
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ASP.NET 4.8
For Windows Server 2019, .NET Extensibility 4.7 and ASP.NET 4.7 are required
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The .NET Framework 4.8 feature must be installed. In addition to the default settings, include:
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WCF Services
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HTTP Activation
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Named Pipe Activation
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TCP Activation
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For Windows Server 2019, the .NET Framework 4.7 feature must be installed.
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The Windows Process Activation Service feature must be installed. In addition to the default settings, include:
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Process Model
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Configuration APIs
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The Distributed Transaction Coordinator is now installed by default as part of the operating system. This service must be enabled and running for support of 32-bit COM+ application installation.
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Windows Server is supported with UAC enabled and set to Level 3 (Default).
Be sure to install the most recent Microsoft security patches, available from http://www.microsoft.com/.
Software Prerequisites
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
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Intergraph Smart Licensing 2019 client software
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Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2019, 64-bit, is required by the Smart Licensing software on whatever server hosts the Licensing service (as of SDx Update 18 and later)
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A web browser is required in order to view the online documentation from this server.