Host prerequisites

You can find the host prerequisites that support the operating capabilities for the following components:

Databases

Note: Databases are required if you want to use a Results database.


Database	Version	Components			Notes
Database	Version	Desktop	Server	Agent	Notes
IBM Db2 Database (all editions)	11.1 and future fix packs				Supported editions include Advanced Enterprise Server, Server, Enterprise Developer, and Advanced Edition.
IBM Db2 Database (all editions)	11.5 and future fix packs
Microsoft SQL Server	2016 SP1 and future fix packs
Microsoft SQL Server	2019 and future fix packs (all editions)
MySQL	8.0 and future fix packs
Oracle Database	18c Enterprise
	18c Standard
	19c

Note: The Java SDK is required when you want to install the product software packages by using the stand-alone installer.


Supported software	Version	Components
Supported software	Version	Desktop	Server	Agent
OpenJDK (with OpenJ9 JVM)	8


Container	Version	Components			Notes
Container	Version	Desktop	Server	Agent	Notes
Docker	19.03				Required if running the Dockerized image of the engine.

Note: Web browsers are required if you want to connect to the HCL Quality Server web interface.


Browser	Version	Components
Browser	Version	Desktop	Server	Agent
Apple Safari	12 or later
Google Chrome	78 or later
Microsoft Edge	80 or later
Mozilla Firefox (including ESR versions)	68 or later
Microsoft Internet Explorer	11
Opera	67 or later