Prepare for System Platform installation

This guide describes how to install AVEVA™ System Platform.

You can use the System Platform installation program to install the entire suite of products, or any of the component products.

Before you begin the installation program, you need to prepare your system, and you should plan your installation according to the two installation types available to you, product-based and role-based. See Select a type of installation for additional information.

Make sure that your computer meets or exceeds the hardware and software requirements. System Platform 2023 R2 SP1 is not supported on 32-bit operating systems.

Some System Platform components (Application Server Galaxy Repository, Historian Server, System Monitor) require SQL Server. If you are installing one of these components, and you have a version of SQL Server pre-installed that is not compatible for any reason, installation stops and an error message is displayed. For more information, see Unsupported SQL Server version error message. The System Platform installation process will optionally install SQL Server Express if SQL Server is not detected on your computer.

Apply all relevant Windows patches and updates prior to installing or upgrading System Platform. If SQL Server is required for the products you are installing, apply all cumulative updates at this time also.