Requirements for the server on which Folder Sync is installed

Last published : Apr 17, 2026
For optimal performance, we recommend that you install the Folder Sync application on a standalone server or standalone virtual machine. We recommend that you do not install Folder Sync on an Active Directory domain controller due to the effect on performance.
Table: Folder Sync 1.12: server requirements specifies the other requirements for the server on which you install Folder Sync 1.12.
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Table: Folder Sync 1.12: server requirements

Item Requirement and details
Operating system Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Standard Edition or Enterprise Edition
Note: User Account Control (UAC) must be turned off, or you must install and run Folder Sync as an administrator.
CPU and RAM 4 CPU with at least 4 GB RAM. 8 GB RAM or more is recommended.
For more information about the recommended requirements for your particular Office 365 configuration, contact Veritas Services & Support .
Network connection Fast Internet connection.
Microsoft .NET Framework Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, or 4.0.
SQL Report Viewer Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 runtime redistributable package
Note: This version is required even if you are using the 2014 or 2016 version of SQL Server.
You can download this package from the following Microsoft article:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=35747
SQL Server System CLR Types package SQLSysClrTypes 2012
Note: This version is required even if you are using the 2014 or 2016 version of SQL Server.
This package is a prerequisite for the Microsoft Report Viewer 2012. Download instructions are available from the Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 download page.
Azure Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell AdministrationConfig-V1.1.166.0-GA.msi
You can download this file from the following Microsoft article:
http://connect.microsoft.com/site1164/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=59185
Internet Ports Port 433 must be open to allow communication to the required Veritas web sites and Office 365 end points.
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