# Windows Environment Software Requirements

An environment based on a Windows operating system is acceptable for a .NET-based implementation of the Expere Document Engine. When using a Windows operating system, it is recommended to deploy the Expere Engine and Content (Tools) on a 64-bit system.

## Expere Engine Supported Windows Operating Systems

The Expere Engine is available for use on the following Windows operating systems.

- Windows 7 64-bit (x64)
- Windows 8 64-bit (x64)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (x64)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit (x64)

## Expere Engine Supported Windows Databases

The Expere Engine is available for use with the following Windows based databases.

- Oracle 12c
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (Express, Standard and Enterprise)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (Enterprise, Business, and Standard)

Note: Contact your implementation consultant about deployments using a different edition of SQL Server than those specified here. File system options not requiring a database component are available. Contact your implementation consultant for details.

## Other Required Software within the Windows Environment

- .NET Framework 4 or greater: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 is the minimum requirement for the Document Engine, Content Administration Tool, and OPPSA. It is installed as part of the Content Administration Tool installation program.

## Expere Content Tools within the Windows Environment

OPPSA

- 64-bit Operating Systems (recommended)
- Internet Explorer 9 and higher, or Google Chrome

DocViewer

- 64-bit Operating Systems (recommended)
- Internet Explorer 9 and higher, or Google Chrome

Content Administration Tool

- 64-bit Operating Systems (recommended)