System Requirements: Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate version 25 and version 24

The requirements below are guidelines for Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) software. Depending on other software running on your machines, you'll need more resources.

 CAUTION: The requirements below are guidelines for Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) software. It's important to consider any other software running on the same server or workstation. We recommend discussing your specific requirements with a Sage-certified consultant, considering your network setup and business process needs. 

Server

• Processor: Multi-core processor with 4+ cores, 2.0 GHz or faster
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB
• Storage: Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD), preferably
• Network: High-speed network connection (preferably gigabit Ethernet)
• Operating System:
  • Windows Server 2016 to 2022 (supported for all versions of 24.x and 25.x)
  • Windows Server 2025 (only supported for versions 25.2 and later)
  • Windows Active Directory domain required if using Sage SQL Replicator
• Database Engine: Zen Enterprise Server 15.21.6.0 and patch (24.2 and later)
• .NET Framework: .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later, .NET Framework 3.5
  • Sage Paperless Construction: .NET Framework 4.8
• MS SQL: Required if using Sage SQL Replicator or Sage Paperless Construction
  • Sage SQL Replicator: The version of SQL you use depends on the amount of data you're processing
  • Sage Paperless Construction: MS SQL Server 2016 SP3 or newer
• Internet: Required for licensing and registration

Workstation client

• Processor: Multi-core processor, 2.0 GHz or faster
• Memory (RAM): 4+ GB
• Storage: Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD), preferably SSD
• Network: High-speed network connection (preferably gigabit Ethernet)
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) or Windows 10 (64-bit) Professional/Enterprise (we don't support Home editions)
• Database Engine: Zen Client 15.21.6.0 and patch (24.2 and later)
• .NET Framework: .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later, .NET Framework 3.5
  • Sage Paperless Construction: .NET Framework 4.8
• Monitor: 1024 pixels by 768 pixels up to 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels, Full HD (avoid 2K resolution monitors)
• Printer: Printer with Microsoft-certified printer driver
• Internet: Required for licensing and registration
• Browser: Chrome, Edge, Safari
• Other Software: Microsoft Office 2016 or newer 32-bit version only (we don't support 64-bit); Microsoft 365 (32-bit version only)

 

 CAUTION: Starting October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 unless you purchase its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. If you don't purchase the ESU, Sage will provide limited, software-specific support for products installed on machines running Windows 10. Our support teams prioritize issues reported on supported operating systems, such as Windows 11. Issues occurring on unsupported systems may not be addressed. To continue using or receiving full support for your Sage product, upgrade your operating system to a supported version of Microsoft Windows. 

Server

• Processor: Multi-core processor with 8 cores, 2.0 GHz or faster
• Memory (RAM): 32 GB
• Storage: Solid-State Drive (SSD)
• Network: High-speed client/server network connection (preferably gigabit Ethernet),
• Operating System:
  • Windows Server 2019 or 2022 (supported for all versions 24.x or 25.x)
  • Windows Server 2025 (only supported for versions 25.2 and later)
  • Windows Active Directory Services (AD DS) required if using Sage SQL Replicator
• Database Engine: Zen Enterprise Server 15.21.6.0 and patch (24.2 and later)
• .NET Framework: .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later, .NET Framework 3.5
  • Sage Paperless Construction: .NET Framework 4.8
• MS SQL: Required if using Sage SQL Replicator or Sage Paperless Construction
  • Sage SQL Replicator: The version of SQL you use depends on the amount of data you're processing
  • Sage Paperless Construction: MS SQL Server 2016 SP3 or newer
• Internet: Required for licensing and registration

Workstation client

• Processor: Multi-core processor (4 cores), 2.0 GHz or faster
• Memory (RAM): 8+ GB
• Storage: Solid-State Drive (SSD)
• Network: High-speed network connection (preferably gigabit Ethernet) with a wired connection to the server hosting Sage 300 CRE
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
• Database Engine: Zen Client 15.21.6.0 and patch (24.2 and later)
• .NET Framework: .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later, .NET Framework 3.5
  • Sage Paperless Construction: .NET Framework 4.8
• Monitor: 1024 pixels by 768 pixels up to 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels, Full HD (avoid 2K resolution monitors)
• Printer: Printer with Microsoft-certified printer driver
• Internet: Required for licensing and registration
• Browser: Chrome, Edge, Safari
• Other Software:
  • Microsoft Office 2021 or newer 32-bit version only (we don't support 64-bit)
  • Microsoft 365 (32-bit version only)
  • SAP Crystal Reports for Sage 300 CRE 2016 (for customizing reports)
  • SAP Crystal Reports 2020 (64-bit)

 NOTE: You can't install Sage 300 CRE, Sage 50, and Sage 300 software on the same computer. They're different products that use incompatible versions of Pervasive/Actian. If you need to run these products concurrently, contact your business partner or a certified consultant for guidance. 

 

 CAUTION: Starting October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 unless you purchase its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. If you don't purchase the ESU, Sage will provide limited, software-specific support for products installed on machines running Windows 10. Our support teams prioritize issues reported on supported operating systems, such as Windows 11. Issues occurring on unsupported systems may not be addressed. To continue using or receiving full support for your Sage product, upgrade your operating system to a supported version of Microsoft Windows.