MOM 2005 System Requirements
Updated: August 25, 2004
Find the recommended hardware and software requirements for MOM 2005 and MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition. The page includes requirements for running a MOM server, database, consoles, and managed computers.
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System Requirements for each MOM Server
| Requirement | MOM 2005 | MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition |
| Processor | PC with 550 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible | PC with 550 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible |
| Operating system | Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with the latest service pack
| Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
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| Database software | N/A | Any of the following:* - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
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| Memory | 512 megabytes (MB) | 512 MB |
| Hard disk | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Hardware | - CD-ROM drive
- Network adapter
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
| - CD-ROM drive
- Network adapter
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
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* Details on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Support
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Database Server Requirements
| Requirement | MOM 2005 | MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition |
| Processor | PC with 550 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible | N/A |
| Operating system | Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with the latest service pack
| N/A |
| Memory | 512 MB | N/A |
| Hard disk | 5 GB | N/A |
| Database | Any of the following:* - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
| N/A |
| Hardware | - CD-ROM drive
- Network adapter
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
| N/A |
* Details on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Support
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Administrator and Operator Console Requirements
| Requirement | MOM 2005 | MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition |
| Processor | PC with 500 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible | PC with 500 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible |
| Operating system | Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with the latest service pack
| Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows XP Professional with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
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| Memory | 128 MB (minimum) | 128 MB (minimum) |
| Hard disk | 150 MB | 150 MB |
| Monitor resolution | 1024×768 or higher | 1024×768 or higher |
| Software | Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 or later | Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 or later |
| Hardware | - Network adapter
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
| - Network adapter
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
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Managed Computer Requirements for each Computer
| Requirement | MOM 2005 | MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition |
| Processor | PC with 200 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible | PC with 200 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible |
| Operating system | Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with the latest service pack (agent-less monitoring only)
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack (agent-less monitoring only)
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Terminal Server Edition with the latest service pack (agent-less monitoring only)
| Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows XP Professional with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with the latest service pack (agent-less monitoring only)
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with the latest service pack (agent-less monitoring only)
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with the latest service pack (agent-less monitoring only)
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack (agent-less monitoring only)
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Terminal Server Edition with the latest service pack (agent-less monitoring only)
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| Memory | 128 MB (minimum) | 128 MB (minimum) |
| Hard disk | 100 MB | 100 MB |
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MOM Reporting Server Requirements
| Requirement | MOM 2005 | MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition |
| Processor | PC with 550 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible | N/A |
| Operating System | Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with the latest service pack
| N/A |
| Database software | Any of the following:* - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard with the Service Pack 3.0a or later
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 3.0a or later
| N/A |
| Memory | 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or higher recommended) | N/A |
| Hard disk | 200 GB of available hard disk space | N/A |
| Hardware | Any of the following: - CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
- Keyboard and mouse or compatible pointing device, or hardware that supports console redirection
- Network Adapter
| N/A |
* Details on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Support
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SQL Server Reporting Services Server Requirements
MOM 2005 Reporting utilizes SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2000 with SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services. Note: You will need to install and configure SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services to view MOM 2005 Reports.
| Requirement | MOM 2005 | MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition |
| Processor | PC with 550 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible | N/A |
| Operating System | Any of the following: - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with the latest service pack
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with the latest service pack
| N/A |
| Database software | Any of the following:* - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard with the Service Pack 3.0a or later
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 3.0a or later
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services
| N/A |
| Other Software | Any of the following: - Internet Information Services (IIS) Server 6.0 must be installed as part of the Windows Server installation
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services can render reports in HTML 3.2 and HTML 4.0. To view MOM reports you must have one of the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with Service Pack 2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 with Service Pack 2
Netscape 7.0
Netscape 4.78 - Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003, or Integrated Developer Environment 2003 (if you want to customize or create reports)
| N/A |
| Memory | 256 MB of RAM (1 GB or higher recommended) | N/A |
| Hard disk | 10 GB of available hard disk space | N/A |
| Hardware | Any of the following: - CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
- Keyboard and mouse or compatible pointing device, or hardware that supports console redirection
- Network Adapter
| N/A |
* Details on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Support
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