MOVEit Transfer requires certain software and hardware to ensure correct operation.

MOVEit Transfer Server requirements

These requirements apply to the supporting environment and operating system where you install MOVEit Transfer server.

Important: Before you attempt to install MOVEit Transfer server, ensure your Windows server has the latest service packs and required updates installed.

Hardware requirements

Minimum server requirements

  • Four-core server-class CPU (For example: Intel Xeon 4-core 2+GHz)
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 250 GB or larger free disk space, depending on workload
  • Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Interface.

Typical server requirements

  • Eight-core CPU.
  • 16 GB RAM.
  • Hard drive capacity of 1TB (SAS) is common.
  • Free disk space should be sized based on the system log, task logs, and the expected number of concurrent active users and transfers.
  • Using SSD or other high-performance disk will improve performance.
  • GigE or better network interface card.
Note: MOVEit Transfer requires a dedicated server machine or hypervisor. Do not install MOVEit Transfer on a machine that has other applications installed.

Software requirements

MOVEit Transfer server requires the following software.

Supported operating systems for MOVEit Transfer

  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016

.NET Framework

MOVEit Transfer requires .NET 4.7.2. If the server does not have Internet access, you must install .NET by other means before you run the MOVEit Transfer installation program.

Note: Windows Server 2019 comes with .NET 4.7.2.

Supported databases

MOVEit Transfer requires one of the following database platforms:.

  • MySQL 8 (included in the MOVEit Transfer installation)
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Enterprise/Standard
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise/Standard
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Enterprise/Standard
  • Earlier versions (not supported)
Important: It is best to run the MOVEit Transfer Server and the database it connects to in the same time zone. Otherwise, security features like multi-factor authentication for sign-on as well as secure connection protocols used between the services will not function.

Tip: You can create an Azure SQL database using the Azure Management Portal. See the upgrade and migration section for instructions on how to migrate your current database to Azure SQL.

Compatible third-party AV/DLP engines

You can use MOVEit Transfer with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) or Anti-Virus (AV) scan engines that support ICAP. You are not limited to specific vendors when configuring your MOVEit Transfer system for content scanning.

TLS certificate

For use in production environments of the MOVEit Transfer Server, you should install a certificate from a trusted certificate authority. Apply the trusted certificate during installation or through the Configuration Utility.

Email server (for notifications)

MOVEit Transfer needs an SMTP server to relay package notifications, account notifications, and other user messages. You will be asked for an SMTP server and credentials during the install process.

Note: If you do not have email server information at the time of install, you can use the MOVEit Transfer Configuration Utility to add this information. For more information, see the MOVEit TransferAdmin Guide.