Installation Requirements

Quick links: Installation access rights, Prerequisites of each component, .NET requirements

Installation requires outbound connectivity to esac.eset.com on TCP port 443.

Another requirement for running the installer is to have .NET Framework Version 4.8 (Full Install). The installer will automatically attempt to install .NET 4.8 if it is not already installed.

Windows Firewall exceptions essential for the proper function of ESET Secure Authentication will be added automatically as part of the installation. If you are using a different firewall solution, see Firewall exceptions for information about essential exceptions that you will need to create.

Installation access rights

Active Directory environment:

Domain administration rights: The installer must be run by a member of the "Domain Administrators" security group or by a user with administrator privileges.

Standalone deployment:

Local administrator rights

Table of compatibility of ESA Components and Supported Operating Systems

Prerequisites for each component installation

Identity Provider Connector

Windows7 or later client OS in the list of Supported Operating Systems, Windows Server 2008 R2 or later server OS in the list of Supported Operating Systems
IIS 7 or later with ASP.NET Framework version 4.8

RADIUS Server

Windows7 or later client OS (except Windows 8) in the list of Supported Operating Systems, Windows Server 2008 R2 or later server OS in the list of Supported Operating Systems

Web App Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 or later (64-bit only), with the Client Access role (Outlook Web App / Outlook Web Access) installed
.NET Framework version 3.5
Internet Information Services 7 (IIS7) or later

Web App Plug-in for Microsoft SharePoint Server

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 (64-bit only)
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, 2013 Foundation (64-bit only)
.NET Framework version 4.8

Web App Plug-in for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, 2013, 2015 or 2016
.NET Framework version 4.8

Web App Plug-in for Microsoft Terminal Services Web Access

The Terminal Services role with the Terminal Services role service installed on Windows Server 2008 R2
.NET Framework version 4.8

Web App Plug-in for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Web Access

The Remote Desktop Services role with the Remote Desktop Web Access role service installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 and later server OS in the list of Supported Operating Systems
.NET Framework version 4.8

Web App Plug-in for Microsoft Remote Web Access

The Remote Web Access role service installed on Windows SBS 2008 where it is called Remote Web Access, Windows SBS 2011, Windows Server 2012 Essentials, Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 and Windows Server 2016 Essentials
.NET Framework version 4.8

Remote Desktop Protection

Windows Server 2008 R2 or later server OS in the list of Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 7 or later client OS (except Windows 8) in the list of Supported Operating Systems
Only 64-bit operating systems are supported

Windows login protection

Windows Server 2008 R2 or later server OS in the list of Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7 or later client OS (except Windows 8) in the list of Supported Operating Systems

AD FS protection

Windows Server 2012 R2 or later server OS in the list of Supported Operating Systems

.NET Requirements

All components: .NET 4.8 Full Install
RADIUS Server: .NET 4.8 Full Install
Web App Plugin: .NET 4.8, however, IIS Filters require .NET version 3.5
FIDO: .NET Framework version 4.8
AD/LDAP Synchronization Agent: .NET Framework version 8.0
Identity Provider Connector: .NET Framework version 4.8

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