Sophora is based on innovative, open software standards and proven components.
Sophora DeskClient (current version) - Desktop App
The Sophora DeskClient is a Java program based on the Eclipse framework, which only has to be unpacked and does not interfere with the system. You can update the DeskClient manually or automatically.
- RAM: 2 GB of free, dedicated RAM or more.
- Hard disk space: 1 GB for the installation directory, additional hard disk space for the local cache.
- Screen resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels or more. When using multiple screens, all must have the same resolution.
- Fast network and internet connection via HTTPS / proxy.
- No administration rights required.
- Java: The DeskClient is bundled with its own Java version.
More about the DeskClient.
You can also use the browser-based Sophora MobileClient as a simplified alternative or supplement to the DeskClient.
Sophora Server (Current Version)
The Sophora Server is a stand-alone Java program to which an external database and search engine are connected.
- Operating system: Ubuntu (x86-64), Debian (x86-64). The operating systems must be kept up to date with all updates and patches.
- Java 11 or newer (Oracle JDK and OpenJDK). Java must be kept up to date with all updates and patches.
- External database systems: Oracle (version 10 or newer), MySQL (version 5 or newer), file system.
- External systems for preview and delivery: Apache HTTP Server (version 2.4 or newer), Apache Tomcat (version 9 or newer).
More about the Sophora Server.
Note: Other and older configurations on request.
Modules can have additional requirements.