Specifications

168 Module 128: Protege GX Software Installation | Protege GX System Requirements
SQL Server Editions
Protege GX uses a non-proprietary open SQL database engine to store and share information. Protege GX is
compatible with the following versions of Microsoft SQL Server in either Standard, Enterprise, or Express
editions:
 SQL Server 2008 R2 (recommended)
 SQL Server 2008
 SQL Server 2005
SQL Server Express is a scaled down, free edition of SQL Server that includes the core database engine and
functionality. It provides an alternative to the Standard or Enterprise edition which requires additional Microsoft
licenses.
For your convenience, the setup files for SQL Server Express 2008 R2 are included as part of the full distribution
package.
Prerequisites
Before installing Protege GX, you must have installed:
 Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0
 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, 2008, or 2005 (required on server machine only)
Microsoft SQL Server also has its own set of prerequisites:
 Microsoft Windows Installer v4.5
 Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 SP1
 Microsoft Windows PowerShell v1.0
Administration Permissions
To successfully complete installation, you must have local administrative privileges on the workstation(s) you are
performing the installation on. This ensures you have the necessary permissions to create and modify any of the
files or folders on the computer, as well as change any settings.