The system requirements for SAP Business One comprise a combination of hardware and software requirements that must be met in order for the application to run stably and efficiently. The requirements differ depending on the system component (server/client), the version used (e.g. 9.x or 10.0) and the technological setup (MS SQL vs. SAP HANA).
Hardware requirements - Server (Non-Hosted Environment)
- Processor: 1 × Intel® Xeon® E3 (or equivalent)
- Working memory: 4 GB (minimum), recommended: 16-32 GB
- Hard disc: System partition 32 GB, data partition 10 GB
- A notice: Dual-core processors are supported on both the server and client side.
- SAP HANA: Requires separate, certified hardware. Details can be found in SAP Note 2382775 listed.
Hardware requirements - Workstations (Client)
- Processor: 1 × Intel® Core® i3 (or equivalent)
- Working memory: 2 GB (minimum), recommended: 4-8 GB
- Hard disc: System partition 32 GB, data partition 10 GB
- Drive: DVD-ROM (for physical installation media)
- Screen resolution: at least 1280 × 800 pixels, 24-bit colour depth
- A notice: Some Add ons may require additional memory.
Software requirements
- Only Main versions of Microsoft Windows, Office and SQL servers are officially tested.
- Microsoft Service packs are not tested separately, but are generally supported.
- .NET Framework 4.8 is mandatory for certain components.
- Supported server operating systems: z.e.g. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x86/x64)
- For SAP HANA installations: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and OpenSSL required.
Recommended resources & tools
- SAP Business One Administrator's Guide - Detailed installation instructions
- Hardware Requirements Guide - Current technical recommendations
- Platform Support Matrix - Overview of all supported system environments from version 9.0
- In case of uncertainties: Support ticket under Component SBO-CRO-PLT in the SAP Support Launchpad
Summary:
The system requirements for SAP Business One vary depending on the deployment scenario. For a stable system landscape, it is essential to consider both the current hardware recommendations and the supported software platforms. If you want to use SAP HANA, you should also pay attention to certified systems and special installation requirements.
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