Here you’ll find system recommendations for:
- Monitor ERP (G5)
- Server
- Web server
- Windows client
- Web client
- Webshop
- TimeCard
- Monitor Cloud
System recommendations for Monitor ERP (G5)
These recommendations were drawn up by Monitor ERP System AB to ensure your server environment is sufficiently equipped to handle Monitor G5.
We recommend following these requirements to ensure the best possible experience when using Monitor G5, and avoiding performance issues.
If you have any questions about our system recommendations for Monitor G5 – or previous versions of the system – contact the Monitor Support Center.
Hardware requirements are determined fully by the number of users in Monitor and the size of the database. A small installation works well on a Small Business Server or other existing server, provided there are sufficient resources available in the form of main memory and hard drive space.
For large installations, we recommend that the Monitor database server is installed on a separate Windows server. This may be physical or virtual.
The Monitor database server must be adapted as a traditional SQL server. This requires a substantial amount of main memory, fast redundant drives and a fast CPU.
To ensure the best possible operational reliability in clients and servers, we recommend that you purchase all hardware (database server, work stations, printers and network equipment) from well-known manufacturers. Before purchasing equipment, check with your IT provider and the team here at Monitor.
Server
The server hardware should be purchased from a well-known manufacturer. The hardware should not be more than five years old. If a virtual server is used, it must have dedicated performance.
Memory
Both the application server and database server require a large amount of memory in order not to cause high hard disk load. The system optimizes itself. Data used frequently is read to the memory (RAM).
Processor
Both the application and database server use multi-threading to be able to handle many users at the same time. The server CPU should therefore have many cores with a high clock frequency.
Operating system
Windows Server Standard-/Datacenter versions supported by Microsoft Mainstream support. The operating system should always include the latest updates.
Please note, Windows Server 2025 is not part of our recommendation yet as we are currently reviewing its compatibility.
Other requirements
As of Monitor ERP version 24.6, we recommend you install the latest versions of Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime 8 (x64) and Microsoft ASP.NET Core 8 (x64) - Shared Framework on the server computer, before you install Monitor ERP server.
To ensure full functionality in Monitor, there must be a domain to link the server to.
Hard drive
For the disk space on the server, you should take into account the software as well as space for the future download of program updates. Disk space is also required for databases and backup files for a number of days for these databases.
Example: In the recommendation below regarding server capacity it is assumed that both the application server and the database server run on the same computer, and that no other software runs on it. The requirements may vary substantially depending on the number of users and the amount of data handled in the system. The recommendation is based on a standard workflow with a normal amount of data.
| Number of users | CPU | RAM | Hard drive |
| 10–30 | A minimum of 2.4 GHz, with 4–8 cores | 16–32 GB | More than 10% available (40 GB) |
| Over 30 | Contact the Monitor Support Center |
Web server
Other programs
As of Monitor ERP version 24.6, we recommend you install the latest versions of Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime 8 (x64) and Microsoft ASP.NET Core 8 (x64) - Shared Framework on the server computer, before you install Monitor ERP server.
Windows client
Main memory
(RAM) The recommendation is to have 2 GB available for Monitor G5.
Processor
The client does not use multi-threading. We recommend a minimum of 2.4 GHz CPU with 2–4 cores.
Operating system
Windows Pro-/Enterprise versions supported by Microsoft Mainstream support. The operating system should always include the latest updates.
Other programs
As of Monitor ERP version 24.6, we recommend you install the latest versions of Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime 8 (x64) and Microsoft ASP.NET Core 8 (x64) - Shared Framework on the server computer, before you install Monitor ERP server.
Hard drive
At least 10% available, or 10 GB.
Graphics
The recommended resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels.
Web client/Web application
Via app
For smartphones and tablets we recommend:
Android 7 or later.
iOS 12 or later.
Via browser
We recommend the most common modern web browsers.
Webshop
Main memory
(RAM) The recommendation is to have 8 GB available.
Processor
We recommend a minimum of 2.4 GHz CPU with 2–4 cores.
Operating system
Windows Server Standard-/Datacenter versions supported by Microsoft Mainstream support. The operating system should always include the latest updates.
Other requirements
Microsoft IIS 10.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or later.
TimeCard
Operating system
Windows Server Standard-/Datacenter versions supported by Microsoft Mainstream support. The operating system should always include the latest updates.
Other requirements
Microsoft IIS 10.
Microsoft .NET 6 Hosting Bundle or a Hosting Bundle in a later version.
Monitor Cloud
Required:
- A fixed IP address to the internet (static or reserved).
- Firewall which has support for site-2-site IPSec VPN. Capacity: min 2 Mbit/s/user. (E.g.: 10 users. Minimum IPSec throughput 20 Mbit/s).
- As low latency as possible. Over 30 ms is not recommended. The lower the latency, the better the experience.
- The latency can be tested from the computers in your office at our test website https://ping.monitorcloud.se
- Supported Windows operating system (Windows 10/11 Professional/Enterprise).
Recommended:
- Your own Windows AD that the Monitor server can join. (Entra ID with Domain Services also works).
- It is also possible to not use Windows AD, although Monitor will then run with reduced functionality*.
*Without a Windows AD, the following functionality will not be available for use in Monitor: File links via UNC fileshares and Integrated (automatic) login in the Monitor ERP client.