System Requirements for PDQ Deploy and Inventory

Console Machines

  • Windows 10, 8x, 7, Server 2008x - 2016x
  • NOT SUPPORTED:
    • Windows 10 releases not supported by Microsoft
    • Windows Vista, XP, and Home editions
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 required, 4.6 recommended
  • 4 GB RAM, 8 GB recommended
  • Installing on a Domain Controller or Microsoft Exchange Server is not recommended

Target Machines

  • Windows 10, 8x, 7, Server 2008x - 2016x
  • NOT SUPPORTED:
    • Windows Vista, XP, and Home editions
  • .NET Framework 4.5.2 required, 4.6 recommended (can be remotely installed via PDQ Inventory)
  • 1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended
  • PowerShell 3+ is recommended for PDQ Deploy

Configuration

  • Windows Firewall: Allow inbound file and printer sharing exception
    • This rule allows the IPC$ and ADMIN$ shares to be available. Administrative access to these shares is required.
  • Windows Firewall: Allow ICMP exceptions (Allow inbound echo request)
    • This rule allows a target computer to respond to ping requests.
  • More information on Firewall Ports and Exceptions