Internet Access Required:
In order to install and use Sage Estimating (SQL), your server and workstations must have internet access to properly license and entitle your purchased products/modules.
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
| Requirement |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 or later processor, 2 GHz+ |
| RAM | 2 GB+ of available, open RAM. Open RAM is unallocated memory that is available for Sage Estimating use. |
| Hard Disk space | Sage Estimating and SQL Server: At least 4 GB plus database size.
Sage Estimating only: 1.2 GB |
Additional Requirements:
| Requirement | Purpose and Specifications |
| Network adapter | Connects computer to a network. Must be high quality. |
| Printer | For Sage Estimating Reports. |
| Monitor | High-resolution color display. Minimum of 1280 pixels by 1024 pixels. |
Supported Protocols:
| Protocol | Purpose |
| Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) | Microsoft servers default to this protocol. |
| Remote Display Protocol (RDP) | Microsoft remote protocol which is used in its remote connection applications |
Supported Operating Systems (with the latest service pack):
Note: Sage Estimating (SQL) also supports 64-bit versions of these operating systems.
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012 R2
Note: Microsoft Windows Professional & Enterprise: Sage requires a business level Windows environment. Windows Home and Education editions should not be used for production business software.
Note: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft Windows 7: As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft no longer delivers any new security patches. Based on Microsoft's end of life dates, Sage no longer supports Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 and installation will be prevented.
Supported Version of SQL Server (with the latest service pack):
- Microsoft SQL Server 2019
- Microsoft SQL Server 2017
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014
- Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Note: SQL Standard & Enterprise: Sage recommends configuring your Sage Estimating system using SQL Server Standard, Enterprise
Note: SQL Express: Sage Estimating includes a copy of SQL Server Express 2017. This is the free version of SQL Server with data, processing, and memory limitations that can affect the performance of the Sage Estimating system. This should only be used in demonstration, trial, or single use/machine environments.
Note: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2: As of July 9, 2019, Microsoft no longer delivers any new security patches. Based on Microsoft's end of life dates, Sage no longer includes SQL Server 2008 R2 (Express or Standard) as a Supported Edition of SQL Server and recommends that Sage Estimating customers using these Editions move to a current SQL Server version.
Compatible Third-Party Applications:
Note: Sage Estimating 21.1 (SQL) and Sage Estimating Essential 21.1 are compatible with eTakeoff Bridge version 2.21.6.384 and eTakeoff Dimension version 7.0-10.
Note: Bridge version 2.19.16 and greater is for uses only with Sage Estimating (SQL) and cannot be used with Sage Estimating (Pervasive).