Applies to: Typical Manager 2025 and earlier (.NET Framework 4.8 based releases). For Typical Manager 2026 or newer, please refer to the Typical Manager 2026 — System Requirements article (Typical Manager 2026 is based on .NET 8 and supports newer SQL Server / AutoCAD versions).

Introduction

This article outlines the minimum system requirements necessary for using Typical Manager 2025. Adhering to these requirements ensures that your machine can support a basic installation of the software.

The suitability of a configuration for your organization depends on several factors such as the number of projects, concurrent users, and performance expectations. It is also important to consider whether you are using a terminal server.

For installation steps after verifying your environment, please refer to the Typical Manager 2025 — Installation Guide article.

For optimal performance, we strongly advise using a 64-bit Windows operating system.

For data security, we highly recommend setting up an automated backup process to occur at least once daily.

Table of Contents

  1. Installation options
  2. Important notes about minimum requirements
  3. Stand-alone installation
  4. Client/Server — Server requirements
  5. Client/Server — Client requirements
  6. Microsoft Office recommendation

1. Installation options

Typical Manager can be installed in three ways:

  • Stand-alone — Both Typical Manager and the SQL database run on the same computer.
  • Network server — A central server holds the Typical Manager SQL database.
  • Workstation (client) — Typical Manager connects to a SQL server in the network.

Choose the installation type that best matches your organization's setup before reviewing the hardware and software requirements below.

2. Important notes about minimum requirements

The system requirements listed in this article represent the minimum specifications necessary for using Typical Manager 2025. Please consider these requirements as a starting point, and ensure that your system meets or exceeds them for the best user experience.

Please note:

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee optimal performance.
  • We recommend that you consider these specifications as the starting point and ensure that your hardware meets or exceeds them for the best user experience.
  • Using other operating systems or databases than those listed may result in compatibility issues or system errors.

3. Stand-alone installation

A stand-alone installation runs Typical Manager, the SQL server, and the License server on the same machine.

Hardware requirements

  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
  • Disk space: 60 GB
  • Monitor resolution: 1600 × 900
  • Monitor scaling: 100%
  • Internet connection is required

Software requirements

  • Operating system: Windows 11, Pro, Enterprise 64-bit ¹
  • Database: Microsoft SQL Express 2022 ² or newer
  • .NET Framework: 4.8

¹ A valid Microsoft license is required.

² Only one instance of SQL Express may be installed on a machine — multiple instances are not supported. For more details about the restrictions of Microsoft SQL Express, see www.microsoft.com.

4. Client/Server — Server requirements

To use Typical Manager® with a central database on a server, the server must meet the following minimum requirements.

Hardware requirements

  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
  • Disk space: 128 GB
  • Monitor resolution: 1600 × 900
  • Monitor scaling: 100%
  • Internet connection is required

Software requirements

  • Operating system: Windows Server 2022, Enterprise 64-bit ¹ or newer
  • Database: Microsoft SQL Server Standard 2022 ¹ or newer
  • .NET Framework: 4.8

¹ A valid Microsoft license is required.

5. Client/Server — Client requirements

Each client (workstation) connecting to the central server must meet the following minimum requirements.

Hardware requirements

  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
  • Disk space: 60 GB
  • Monitor resolution: 1600 × 900
  • Monitor scaling: 100%
  • Internet connection is required

Software requirements

  • Operating system: Windows 11, Pro, Enterprise 64-bit ¹
  • .NET Framework: 4.8

¹ A valid Microsoft license is required.

6. Microsoft Office recommendation

We recommend using Microsoft Office as it provides the best experience when working with exports such as XLSX and DOCX files.

While other software may also be used to open these files, we cannot guarantee compatibility or optimal performance.

A valid Microsoft Office license is required.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Typical Manager Support Desk.