AGRIS Agent for Mobile Apps - Install Prerequisites & System Requirements

Infrastructure and Supporting Requirements:

1. Running AGRIS 22.3 or greater (with the latest Software Update) on Windows Server 2012 R2 or higher along with meeting the other AGRIS System Requirements (22.3.0 or higher).
2. Install Microsoft .Net framework v 4.8  (https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/dotnet-framework-runtime).  This must be installed on the AGRIS / Component server.  This will require a reboot of the server upon completion. 
3. Meet the Recommended Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express
   1. Specified at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/install/hardware-and-software-requirements-for-installing-sql-server?view=sql-server-2017.  
4. Install Microsoft SQL Server Express 2017 or higher, which is used for the agent only.  Here is a download link:  https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=853017.  
   1. Allocate not more than 50% of the RAM on the machine to running Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express.  To do this, click HERE.
5. Install Microsoft SQL Server 2018 Management Studio (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms?view=sql-server-2017).  This will require a reboot of the server upon completion. 
   1. Confirm SQL Server Management console works by opening the management console. 
      1. There is a known issue if your Management console does not open or stay open.  Click here to learn how to fix when Management console will stay open.
6. If running AGRIS in production on the PSQL database engine, be on PSQL / Actian Zen version 13 or higher.
7. If running AGRIS in production with the MS-SQL database engine MSSQL16 or higher:
   1. Have the MS-SQL server on a dedicated server (best practice). 
   2. If the SQL Server also has AGRIS installed (not a best practice): 
      1. Assure that MS-SQL Server 2016 or 2017 is installed OR
      2. Move AGRIS to an Application Server to support the agent.
   3. The agent will be installed on a server where AGRIS is installed.
      1. 10GB of storage for application diagnostics logging  C:\Users\Public\Documents\ 
      2. 2 GB of system ram for agent processing.
8. Ensure AGRIS User Security is enabled for the dataset you plan to use with Mobile Apps.
9. Have stable WiFi or cellular data access where the people will use the devices to run the application.

App Requirements (Apple and/or Android devices):

1. Setup a single email address with a secure password.  The password must have a minimum of 8 characters.  Every user of the application will need this email address and password in order to access the application.
2. Setup users with accounts for accessing the application from either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Other Requirements:

1. Work with Cultura personnel via a tool like ConnectWise to setup with the applicable agent (MS/SQL or PSQL) on the AGRIS server.
2. Work with Cultura personnel via a tool like ConnectWise to help set up the application for the first user(s).
3. As of 15 Mar 2021 TLS 1.2 is supported.   Cannot use earlier versions.  

Run the Agent Checklist Utility (see information on AGS-7215 below):

Please send a screenshot of the result to Tracy Curtis (tracy.curtis@culturatech.com).  Each row of the screen should be green in order for you to proceed.