Installation System requirements These are the minimum system requirements to install and run the InduSoft Web Studio software. Note: The requirements described below are based on typical projects. Depending on your specific project, the requirements may vary: • "Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile-compatible devices" includes a wide variety of processors and feature sets, from smartphones to industrial displays. Consult your vendor for the specific hardware requirements to run your project on these devices. • Some of the items listed as optional may be mandatory depending on your project.
For instance, if you need to exchange data with a PLC via a serial interface, then the computer must have a serial COM port. Development To install and run the development application, you must have: • A Windows-compatible computer with a standard keyboard, mouse, and SVGA display • A Windows desktop or server operating system that is currently supported by Microsoft, which at this time includes:
• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later • Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later • Microsoft Windows 7, all versions • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 or later • Microsoft Windows Server 2008, all versions • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later • Minimum of 500MB free hard drive space • Ethernet adapter or wireless networking • CD-ROM drive (optional, to install the application; it can also be downloaded from our website) • USB port (optional, to be used with hard key licensing) • Serial COM ports and adapters (optional, to be used for direct communication with devices) Tip:
Any station that has the development application installed can also run as a project server and/or a project client. Project Server To run as a project server, you must have: • A Windows or Windows Embedded-compatible computer • A Windows desktop, server, or embedded operating system that is currently supported by Microsoft, which at this time includes:
• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later • Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later • Microsoft Windows 7, all versions • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 or later • Microsoft Windows Server 2008, all versions • Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 3 • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (2009) • Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact (previously known as Windows CE), version 5.0 or later InduSoft Web Studio Page 27