1.4.2 Requirements for Central Admin Console

For use of the Central Admin Console, the following requirements apply:

Software (English Versions)

zOperating System

z Windows XP SP3 or later z Windows Vista SP1 or later z Windows 7

z Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later z Windows Server 2008

zAdmin Tool

z.NET Framework 2.0 SP2 or later, .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 or later, or .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or later (*1)

zInternet Explorer 6 SP2 or later (*2)

(*1): If .NET Framework is not installed, the administrator will be notified. Download .NET Framework from the Microsoft Web site and install it into the computer.

When installing .NET Framework, check that there is enough free disk space. For .NET Framework 2.0, at least 280 MB of additional free disk space is required.

(*2): Confirm that the latest security patch has been applied. If not applied, problems with the window display may arise. MS08-024 (KB947864) and subsequent security update programs are required.

Hardware

zAny computer which runs the supported software 32 MB or more of free memory space

64 MB or more of free disk space

zXGA monitor or better

zLAN cable

zPointing device (e.g. mouse)

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