Solution Properties
Solution ID:
240926192207720
Last Modified Date:
Wed Apr 02 16:13:48 UTC 2025
Taxonomy Path:
Category//Installation
Author:
[email protected]
System requirements for Sage 100 Contractor 27.1
Minimum requirements

 CAUTION: We provide these requirements as a guideline for Sage 100 Contractor. We recommend discussing your specific setup with a consultant for the best performance and compatibility.

Standalone workstation

 NOTE: For a single-user setup, you can host Sage 100 Contractor, License Administration, and Database Administration on one machine  

  • Processor: Intel® 2nd generation Core processor or AMD equivalent
  • Memory (RAM): 4 GB
  • Storage: Solid-state Drive (SSD) with 200 GB of free disk space
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) or Windows 10 (64-bit) Professional or Enterprise
     NOTE: We don't support Windows 10 Home Edition.  Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates, technical support, or security fixes for all versions of Windows 10 after October 14, 2025  
  • Database Engine: MS SQL 2016 Express. MS SQL 2019 Express is included with the Sage 100 Contractor installation 
  • Monitor: 1280×1024 or higher resolution
  • Internet: Required for licensing and registration
  • Printer: Printer with Microsoft-certified printer driver
  • Other software: PowerShell required

 

Recommended configuration

 NOTE: For multiple users, we recommend using Sage 100 Contractor client/server setup. It can function in either a workgroup or domain environment. 

Server

  • Processor: Intel® 8th generation Core processor or AMD equivalent
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB
  • Storage: Solid-state Drive (SSD) with 200 GB free disk space, separate drives for application and database are recommended
  • Network: High-speed (preferably gigabit Ethernet) wired network, Workgroup, or Domain environment
  • Operating System: Windows Server 2016 or later  
  • Database Engine: MS SQL 2019
     NOTE: Windows Server 2022 doesn't support MS SQL 2016  
  • Monitor: 1024x768 or higher resolution
  • Internet: Required for licensing and registration
  • Other requirements: PowerShell required

Workstation Client

  • Processor: Intel® 2nd generation Core processor or AMD equivalent
  • Memory (RAM): 4 GB
  • Network: High-speed (preferably gigabit Ethernet) wired network
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) or Windows 10 (64-bit) Professional or Enterprise
     NOTE: We don't support Windows 10 Home Edition.  Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates, technical support, or security fixes for all versions of Windows 10 after October 14, 2025
  • Monitor: 1280×1024 or higher resolution
  • Printer: Printer with Microsoft-certified printer driver
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