This article describes the supported platforms, environments, and operating systems for SWG.
Administration system requirements:
The computer that manages SWG must meet these requirements.
| Component |
Requirements |
| Operating system |
One of the following operating systems:
|
| Web browser - Java UI |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
This browser allows you to log on to and use the SWG user interface.
NOTE: You can open the logon window and then download a Web Start application to run the user interface without a browser. See the Installation Guide for your release for more information.
|
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE), needed for Java UI |
Version 1.8, also known as Java 8 or later
You need JRE to use the SWG user interface. |
| Web browser - HTML UI |
Chrome, Edge, Firefox, IE.
IMPORTANT: The browser must support WebSocket. |
SWG requirements:
The system running the SWG software must meet these requirements.
| Platform Type |
Requirements |
| SWG appliance |
An appliance with a valid support contract |
| SWG virtual appliance |
- One of the following VMware types:
- One of the following Hyper-V server products:
- Windows Server 2019 (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
- Host system specifications:
- CPU — 64-bit capable
- Virtualization extension — VT-x/AMD-V
- Virtual machine specifications:
| Use |
Memory (RAM in GB) |
Hard disk space (in GB) |
CPU cores |
| Functional testing (one user) or Central Management console (no traffic) |
4 |
80 |
2 |
Functional testing (one user) with WebSwing implemented for working with Web Gateway, without requiring Java support on the clients.
|
8 |
80 |
2 |
| Production (minimum) |
16 |
200 |
4 |
| Production (recommended) |
32 |
500 |
At least 4 |
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