Requirements
This page lists what a computer needs to run the VisualCron Server, the VisualCron Client, or both. VisualCron runs on Windows only.
Software requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft-supported (Mainstream and Extended) Windows Server and Desktop versions |
| Processor architecture | 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) |
| .NET Framework | .NET Framework 4.8. The installation stops if it is not installed. The setup program offers to open the Microsoft download page |
| Database | None needed. SQL Server Compact 4.0 is included with VisualCron |
| Installation rights | A local administrator account |
The default installation folder is "C:\Program Files (x86)\VisualCron" on 64-bit Windows and "C:\Program Files\VisualCron" on 32-bit Windows.
Network ports
| Port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 16444 | TCP | Client and API connections to the VisualCron Server. The port can be changed in the Server port setting |
| 8001 | TCP | Web API over HTTP, only when Allow Web API is selected |
| 8002 | TCP | Web API over HTTPS, only when Allow Web API is selected |
| 9000 | TCP | Web Client, in IIS or IIS Express, only when the Web Client is installed |
The installer does not create a firewall rule. VisualCron also connects out to "www.visualcron.com" on TCP 443, for example for license activation. For the ports to open, from where, and the outbound connections, see Firewall and network.
Hardware requirements
Server
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft-supported (Mainstream and Extended) Windows Server and Desktop versions |
| Disk space | 1 GB to 4 GB (depending on logging volume) |
| CPU | 2 GHz or more, quad core or better |
| Memory | 6 GB or more |
Client
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft-supported (Mainstream and Extended) Windows Server and Desktop versions |
| Disk space | 1 GB |
| CPU | 2 GHz or more, quad core or better |
| Memory | 6 GB or more |
| Screen resolution | Minimum 1920×1080 |
Client and Server on one computer
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft-supported (Mainstream and Extended) Windows Server and Desktop versions |
| Disk space | 1 GB to 4 GB (depending on logging volume) |
| CPU | 2 GHz or more, quad core or better |
| Memory | 12 GB or more |
| Screen resolution | Minimum 1920×1080 |
By default, VisualCron stores its internal log database under "C:\ProgramData\VisualCron\output", on the system drive, whichever installation folder you choose. Plan the logging disk space on that drive.
VisualCron supports third-party integrations but can only assist with versions that are actively maintained by their vendors. Requests involving end-of-life tools may be closed without resolution.