Systems running on server hardware need to use server operating systems such as Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Server 2000. 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 two clients.

Systems running on desktop hardware need to run desktop operating systems such as Windows Vista, or Windows XP. Desktop operating systems are designed for user interaction on the computer on which they are installed.

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

32 Bit

ClearSCADA can be installed on computers using the following operating systems:

Server Hardware

Windows Server 2008 (Standard and Enterprise editions) - initial release/Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2003 (Standard and Enterprise editions) - Service Pack 1/Release 2, and Service Pack 2
Windows 2000 Server - Service Pack 4.

Desktop Hardware

Windows Vista (Ultimate and Business editions) - initial release, and Service Pack 1
Windows XP (Professional Edition) - Service Pack 2 (including 2a, 2b, and 2c), and Service Pack 3.

ClearSCADA also requires Internet Explorer 6 or Internet Explorer 7. Other browsers are not supported.

Crystal Reports XI Release 2 is not supported by the vendor on Windows Server 2008. For users with installed Server 2008 systems, it is recommended that the Crystal development application is installed on a Server that is NOT running Windows Server 2008.

64 Bit

ClearSCADA can be installed on computers using the following operating systems:

Server Hardware

Windows Server 2008 (Standard and Enterprise editions) - initial release/Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2003 (Standard and Enterprise editions) - Service Pack 1/Release 2, and Service Pack 2

Desktop Hardware

Windows Vista (Ultimate and Business editions) - initial release, and Service Pack 1

ClearSCADA also requires Internet Explorer 6 or Internet Explorer 7. Other browsers are not supported.

Crystal Reports XI Release 2 is not supported by the vendor on Windows Server 2008. For users with installed Server 2008 systems, it is recommended that the Crystal development application is installed on a Server that is NOT running Windows Server 2008.