Systems running on servers should use server operating systems such as Windows Server 2003. Server operating systems are designed for servicing entire systems rather than individual computers or small networks and so are better suited for larger ClearSCADA systems with more than 5 clients.

Systems running on desktop computers should run desktop operating systems such as Windows XP. Desktop operating systems are designed for user interaction on the computer on which they are installed.

Windows XP should not be used for servers with more than 2 clients as the TCP/IP security measures in these operating systems can cause significant delays.

32-bit Operating Systems

ClearSCADA 2007 R0.2 can be installed on computers using the following operating systems:

Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2003
Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 2a
Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 2
Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 1
Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4

ClearSCADA also requires the following software packages to be installed:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or Internet Explorer 7 (Other browsers are not supported)
Microsoft Windows Installer 3.0 or later

For advice on server sizing and recommended configuration, please contact Control Microsystems.

64-bit Operating Systems

ClearSCADA 2007 R0.2 and all earlier releases of CleatSCADA 2007 R0 are not supported on any of the 64-bit Operating Systems.