Before installing, ensure your server meets these minimum specs:
| Component | Requirement | | --- | --- | | Operating System | Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 (64-bit) OR Windows 10/11 Pro (for small deployments) | | CPU | Intel Core i5 or higher (Xeon recommended for 500+ users) | | RAM | 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended) | | Storage | 50 GB free (SSD strongly recommended) | | Database | SQL Server 2016+ or MySQL 5.7+ (built-in SQL Express is for demos only) | | Browser | Chrome, Edge, or Firefox (latest versions) | Zkteco Biotime 8.5 Software Download
Note: BioTime 8.5 no longer supports Windows Server 2012 or Windows 7. Before installing, ensure your server meets these minimum
Before downloading, ensure your machine meets these specs: Note: BioTime 8
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | |-----------|---------|--------------| | OS | Windows 7 SP1 (32/64-bit) | Windows 10/11 Pro (64-bit) | | CPU | Intel Core i3 2nd Gen | Intel Core i5 or higher | | RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+ | | HDD | 10 GB free | 20 GB (SSD recommended) | | Database | MySQL 5.5 | MS SQL Server 2014+ | | Network | LAN for device comms | Gigabit Ethernet |
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