Platform and Database Requirements

ActiveMatrix BPM supports various platforms and databases.

Supported Platforms

There are various combinations of operating system and processor architecture that can be used to host ActiveMatrix BPM.

Operating System (64 bit) Supported Versions Supported Processor Architectures
Windows
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (with any subsequent service packs for this version)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (with any subsequent service packs for this version)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (with any subsequent service packs for this version)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (and any subsequent service packs for this version)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with SP2 (and any subsequent service packs for this version)
Important:

Microsoft has discontinued mainstream support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with SP2 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1. Extended support is still available but must be purchased from Microsoft.

TIBCO will continue to support ActiveMatrix BPM on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with SP2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1. However, if a problem with ActiveMatrix BPM is reported to TIBCO Support and the problem is traced to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with SP2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1, TIBCO Support will not be able to assist further with the resolution of that problem.

x86-64
Linux
  • Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 or 12.2 (and any subsequent service packs for these versions)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server v6.3 or v7.1 (and any subsequent v6.x or v7.x updates)
  • CentOS Linux v6.3 or v7.1 (and any subsequent v6.x or v7.x updates)
  • Oracle Linux v6.3 or v7.1 (and any subsequent v6.x or v7.x updates)
Note: When installing on Linux, the TIBCO Configuration Tool (TCT) has a dependency on the extension library, libXtst. If the libXtst library is missing, TCT runs successfully, but the TCT logs may include many glib/gtk/pango errors.

The libXtst library is normally installed by default. On RedHat Linux, for example, you can determine if libXtst is installed using the following command: 

$ yum install libXtst
 x86-64
Solaris Oracle Solaris 10, 11.0, 11.2, 11.3 (and any subsequent patches for these versions) x86-64, SPARC
AIX IBM AIX v7.1 or v7.2 (and any subsequent fix packs for these versions) POWER
HP-UX HP-UX 11i V3 (and any subsequent updates for this version) Itanium 2

The Supported Versions specified are the minimum versions of each operating system that are supported by ActiveMatrix BPM:

  • Any subsequent service packs/patches/updates/fix packs released for the same major version are also supported.
  • Higher major versions must be validated by TIBCO to determine if they are supported by ActiveMatrix BPM. If you wish to use a higher major version of one of these operating systems with ActiveMatrix BPM, contact TIBCO Support to find out if that version is supported. Major versions are defined in this context as:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008, or 2008 R2
    • Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 or 12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server v6 or v7
    • CentOS Linux v6 or v7
    • Oracle Linux v6 or v7
    • Oracle Solaris 10
    • Oracle Solaris 11
    • IBM AIX v7
    • HP-UX 11i V3

Supported Databases

There are various database versions that can be used to host the ActiveMatrix BPM, ActiveMatrix Administrator, and (if required) BDS case data store databases.

Database (64 bit) Supported Versions Supported Editions
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 2014 Service Pack 2 (or any subsequent service packs for this version) Standard or higher
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 2012 with Service Pack 3 (or any subsequent service packs for this version) Standard or higher
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 2008 R2 with Service Pack 3 (or any subsequent service packs for this version)
Important:

Microsoft has discontinued mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 with SP3. Extended support is still available but must be purchased from Microsoft.

TIBCO will continue to support ActiveMatrix BPM on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 with SP3. However, if a problem with ActiveMatrix BPM is reported to TIBCO Support and the problem is traced to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, TIBCO Support will not be able to assist further with the resolution of that problem.

Standard or higher
Oracle 12c 12.1.0.2 (with any subsequent 12.1.0.x patch sets) Standard or higher (with or without RAC enabled)
Oracle 11g R2 11.2.0.4 (with any subsequent 11.2.0.x patch sets) Standard or higher (with or without RAC enabled)
DB2 10.5 (with Fix Pack 3 or later for this version) Workgroup or higher
DB2 9.7 (with Fix Pack 4 or later for this version) Workgroup or higher

The Supported Versions specified are the minimum versions of each database that are supported by ActiveMatrix BPM:

  • Any subsequent service packs/patches/updates/fix packs released for the same major version are also supported.
  • Higher major versions must be validated by TIBCO to determine if they are supported by ActiveMatrix BPM. (Major versions are defined in this context as: Microsoft SQL Server 2014, 2012 or 2008 R2, Oracle 12c or 11g R2, DB2 10.5 or 9.7.) If you wish to use a higher major version of one of these databases with ActiveMatrix BPM, contact TIBCO Support to find out if that version is supported.
Note: The platform being used to host ActiveMatrix BPM also affects which database can be used - see "Database and Platform Compatibility" below for more information.

Some database configuration is required before installing ActiveMatrix BPM, depending on the database used and the installation scenario, as explained later.

Database and Platform Compatibility

The supported databases that can be used to host the ActiveMatrix BPM, ActiveMatrix Administrator, and (if required) BDS case data store databases vary depending on the supported platforms on which ActiveMatrix BPM can run.

Platform hosting ActiveMatrix BPM (64 bit) Microsoft SQL Server 2014, 2012, or 2008 R2 Oracle 12c or 11g R2 DB2 10.5 or 9.7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2/2008/2008 R2 Supported Supported Supported
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 or 12 Not tested Supported Supported
Red Hat Enterprise Linux v6.3 or v7.1 (and any subsequent v6.x or v7.x updates) Supported Supported Supported
CentOS Linux v6.3 or v7.1 (and any subsequent v6.x or v7.x updates) Supported Supported Supported
Oracle Linux v6.3 or v7.1 (and any subsequent v6.x or v7.x updates) Supported Supported Supported
Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 Not tested Supported Not tested
IBM AIX v7.1 Not tested Supported Supported
HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31) Not tested Supported Not tested

Each supported database is listed as either "Supported" or "Not tested" against each supported platform. These terms have the following specific meanings:

  • Supported - When ActiveMatrix BPM is hosted on this platform, this database can be used to host the ActiveMatrix BPM, ActiveMatrix Administrator and (if required) BDS case data store databases. In this case, either:
    • TIBCO has extensively tested and validated this platform/database combination against this version or an earlier version of ActiveMatrix BPM, or
    • According to the database vendor this version of the database is compatible with the specified platform.
  • Not tested - When ActiveMatrix BPM is hosted on this platform, TIBCO has not validated use of this database to host the ActiveMatrix BPM, ActiveMatrix Administrator, and (if required) BDS case data store databases. Please contact TIBCO Support first if you want to use ActiveMatrix BPM with this platform/database combination.