Operating System
Choose the server platform based on the number of monitored devices.
| Fleet size | Supported operating systems |
|---|---|
| Up to 250 devices | Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025 |
| 251–2,000 devices | Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025 |
| 2,001+ devices | Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025 Dedicated server recommended |
SQL Server
Use SQL Server Express only for smaller deployments.
| Fleet size | SQL Server edition and version |
|---|---|
| Up to 250 devices | SQL Server Express 2017, 2019, or 2022 |
| 251+ devices | SQL Server 2017, 2019, or 2022—Standard edition or higherFor SQL Server 2019, cumulative update 15.0.4123.1 or later is recommended. |
Monitor Service Host
Recommended hardware provides additional capacity for reporting and growth.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 2.5 GHz or faster |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB or more |
| Disk | 40 GB free | 100 GB or more on SSD storage |
| Network | 100 Mbps LAN | 1 Gbps LAN |
Add-On Requirements
Some optional SiteAudit capabilities require additional Microsoft components.
Analyzer
Microsoft Excel 2013 or later, SiteAudit Tools, and Office Tools prerequisites.
Visualizer
Microsoft Visio 2013 or later, SiteAudit Tools, and Office Tools prerequisites.
ServiceNow Integration
SiteAudit 8.x and a supported ServiceNow instance, San Diego release or later.
.NET Framework
Required on every machine hosting a SiteAudit component.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or later is required for the Monitor Service, Viewer, and Data Collection Agent. Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 include .NET Framework 4.8 by default.