DeskAlerts 12 Technical Requirements
DeskAlerts 12 - Preview Version
DeskAlerts 12 is currently under active development and is not production-ready.
This version is available for testing purposes only.
To request access, please contact DeskAlerts Support team.
This section outlines the system requirements for installing and running DeskAlerts 12 Server in an on-premise environment and agent applications.
Server Requirements
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This section applies only to on-premise deployments of DeskAlerts 12
Application Server
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Server 2016 or later |
| .NET packages | .NET Hosting Bundle 8, .NET Desktop Runtime 8, .NET Hosting Bundle 8 (for MS Teams integration) |
| Internet Information Services (IIS) | Version 10.0 or later |
| CPU | Minimum: 2-core. Recommended: 4-core or higher |
| RAM | Minimum: 8 GB. Recommended: 16 GB or more |
| Storage | Minimum: 50 GB free space. Recommended: 100 GB SSD |
Database Server
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Database engine | Microsoft SQL Server 2019 or later (Express or Enterprise editions) |
| Recommendation | Use Enterprise edition for 1,000+ recipients |
| CPU | Minimum: 2-core. Recommended: 4-core or higher |
| RAM | Minimum: 8 GB. Recommended: 16 GB or more |
| Storage | Minimum: 50 GB free space. Recommended: 100 GB SSD |
Agent App Requirements
Desktop Agent App (Windows)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 |
| RAM | 256 MB minimum |
| Storage | 10 MB free space |
Desktop Agent App (MacOS)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 12.6.1 or later |
| Hardware | Follow Apple guidelines for macOS 12.6.1 |
Mobile Applications
| Platform | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Android | Android 8.0 or later |
| iOS | iOS 14.2 or later |
Network Requirements
| Port | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 443 | HTTPS access to the web interface |
| 1433 | SQL Server database connection |
| 8080 | DeskAlerts client-server communication |
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Ensure that the required ports are open on all firewalls and routers between the server and agent.
Additional Recommendations
SSL Certificate
Install a valid SSL certificate on the DeskAlerts server and configure HTTPS in IIS on port 443.