Orchestrator Web Service Requirements for Orchestrator in System Center 2012 SP1

Updated: May 13, 2016

Applies To: System Center 2012 SP1 - Orchestrator, System Center 2012 R2 Orchestrator

This topic describes the hardware and software requirements for an installation of the Orchestrator web service.

The following minimum hardware configuration is required for the Orchestrator web service:

• 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM minimum, 2 GB or more recommended

• 200 megabyte (MB) of available hard disk space

• Dual-core Intel microprocessor, 2.1 gigahertz (GHz) or better

The following table lists the supported operating systems for the Orchestrator web service.

The following must be deployed and available to successfully install the Orchestrator web service:

• A functional Orchestrator management server and database.

The targeted computer requires the following software to install the Orchestrator web service:

• Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 and enabled IIS role – Orchestrator Setup enables the IIS role if it is not already enabled.

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 - Orchestrator Setup installs and enables .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 if it is not installed and enabled.

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 (which further requires HTTP Activation)

• WCF HTTP Activation)

To install .NET Framework 4.5 and HTTP Activation on Windows Server 2012

1. On the Windows Start screen, click the Server Manager tile.

2. On the Manage menu in the Server Manager console, click Add Roles and Features.

3. Go through the wizard until you reach the Features page.

4. Expand .NET Framework 4.5 Features.

5. Select .NET Framewok 4.5 if it isn’t already selected.

6. Expand WCF Services.

7. Select HTTP Activation if it isn’t already selected.

8. Click Next and follow the prompts to finish the installation. If you have problems, check the issues covered in Troubleshoot Your Orchestrator Installation.

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