AbleCommerce 7.x Asp.Net System Requirements

Minimum and recommended requirements to run AbleCommerce 7.0 shopping cart software.
 

Hardware Requirements

Processor:

• Minimum: P4, 1.8Ghz

• Recommended: P4, 2 Ghz or higher

Memory:

• Recommended: 1 GB or higher*

* For servers running the database and website together, we recommend increasing memory to 2GB or higher.

* For servers running a high-traffic production site, we recommend increasing memory to 2GB or higher.  You may need to use a separate server for the database.

Operating System:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server

32-bit and 64-bit operating systems are supported.

Disk:

• Minimum: 50 MB

• Recommended: Varies depending on the number of websites and storage needs.

Windows 2000/2003 Server Software Requirements

For AbleCommerce to work, the following software must be installed:

1. Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5, 6, or 7 (See Note #2): This is the default web server pre-installed on Windows server platforms.

2. .NET Framework (Asp.Net 2.0): This is a software component that can be added to or is included with Microsoft Windows operating system.

• Download Asp.Net 2.0

3. ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX Extensions 1.0: This is a free framework for quickly creating a new generation of more efficient and interactive Web experiences that work across all the most popular browsers.

• Download Ajax 1.0

NOTE #1: AbleCommerce has not been tested with Asp.Net 3.5 or AJAX 3.5

NOTE #2: AbleCommerce 7.0 does not work natively on IIS 7.0, unless you configure the application pool to “classic ASP.NET”.  This is because of the new integrated pipe lining feature. AbleCommerce 7.1 is compatible with IIS 7.0 Integrated Pipeline Mode.

Optional Software Requirements

The following software is only required if using PayPal or Cybersource payment gateways.   

1. Microsoft Web Services Enhancements (WSE) 3.0: Enables developers to build secure Web services based on the latest Web services protocol specifications.

• Download WSE 3.0

NOTE #1: You should install WSE 3.0 before installing AbleCommerce. However, if you need to install WSE 3.0 after AbleCommerce is installed, then you will need to backup the web.config file and replace it when finished.  

NOTE #2: If you install AbleCommerce 7.0 and WSE 3.0 on a server running AbleCommerce 5.5, and Cybersource is an active payment gateway, the AbleCommerce 5.5 version of Cybersource will cease to function.  For AbleCommerce 5.5 installations using CyberSource, you will need to run AbleCommerce 7.0 on a different server.

Database Requirements

AbleCommerce ships with support for the following databases:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or 2005: A comprehensive, integrated data management and analysis software that enables organizations to reliably manage mission-critical information and confidently run today’s increasingly complex business applications.

• SQL Server Product Information

• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express: is the next version of MSDE and is a free, easy-to-use, lightweight version of SQL Server 2005.

• Download SQL Server 2005 Express

NOTE: Make sure the appropriate services and features are accessible and working. With SQL Server 2005, some features are turned off by default. Moreover, SQL Server Express is configured to not listen on the network via TCP/IP.
For more information, see Configuring SQL Server Express 2005 for Remote Access

If you are installing SQL 2005 Express on the same server as AbleCommerce 7, no additional configuration is needed.

Browser Requirements

After installation, AbleCommerce is fully administered with a web browser.

• AbleCommerce's merchant administration is tested and supported with IE6, IE7, and FireFox 3.

• Any standard browser can be used for the retail shopping side of AbleCommerce.  Cookies are required.