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4.2 Software requirements
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Please make certain that the most up-to-date Service Pack from Microsoft is installed when using the Windows system. Install the security updates provided by Microsoft on a regular basis.
 
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Special requirements apply to the SwyxWare for DataCenter server components.
 
Please refer to the following table to find out on which operating system the components of SwyxWare are running:
Operating system
SwyxWare*
SwyxIt!*
SwyxWare Administration
Swyx Desktop for macOS
Windows 8
no
yes**
yes
no
Windows 10
no
yes**
yes
no
Windows 11
no
yes**
yes
no
Server 2016
yes
yes**
yes
no
Server 2019
yes
yes**
yes
no
Server 2022
yes
yes**
yes
no
Mac OS
no
no
no
yes
*The fax components SwyxFax Server or SwyxFax Client are installed together with SwyxServer or SwyxIt!.
** Application sharing is not possible directly in SwyxIt!. See also the SwyxIt! documentation.
(A list of supported operating systems can be found in the knowledgebase article:
 
You can obtain more information on this subject from your Enreach partner or support.
Microsoft .NET Framework
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 is a prerequisite for SwyxServer and all other SwyxWare components. It can also be downloaded subsequently via the Windows update feature, or from the SwyxWare DVD.
SQL Database for the user data
SwyxServer needs a Microsoft SQL database for storing the user and configuration data. You can choose from a variety of options:
*Microsoft SQL Server Express 2016, 2017, 2019
Microsoft SQL Express can be downloaded directly from the SwyxWare DVD. It can manage databases up to a total volume of 10 GB.
*Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition2016, 2017, 2019
For larger installations, e. g. a installation, please use at least Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition.
The database server must be set up before the installation of SwyxWare.
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The existing SQL server is not updated in a SwyxWare update.
 
Last modified date: 01/24/2024