Database Server Compatibility and Requirements

The following table lists the supported databases and operating systems for the servers hosting the respective Enterprise Back Office databases:

Table 2-1 Database Server Compatibility and Requirements

Component	Reporting and Analytics	Gift and Loyalty	Inventory Management
Database	Oracle Database Enterprise Edition 12c R1 Enterprise Back Office does not support pluggable databases. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition	Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition	Oracle Database Server Enterprise Edition 12c R1 Enterprise Back Office does not support pluggable databases. Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Enterprise Edition or Standard Edition Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition or Standard Edition
Operating System	Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2	Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2	Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Supports both Server Core and Server with Desktop Experience. Applications require Desktop Experience.) Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Oracle Linux 7.0 Oracle Linux 6.7 Oracle Linux 6.5
Java (Java Development Kit or Java Runtime Environment)	The installation wizard requires a compatible Java version. Enterprise Back Office was tested for the following version at the time of release: 1.7 update 80 If you are installing the database server through a network connection, you do not need to install Java on the database server.	The installation wizard requires a compatible Java version. Enterprise Back Office was tested for the following version at the time of release: 1.7 update 80 If you are installing the database server through a network connection, you do not need to install Java on the database server.	Not Applicable