Operating System

This section describes the supported operating systems for deploying dbWatch Control Center components, along with security considerations and best practices for system-level configuration.

Supported Operating Systems

dbWatch Control Center is a cross-platform application and supports installation on both Windows and Linux server environments.

Windows (Control Center Server & Client)

• Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022
• Windows 10, 11 (client use only)
• Windows Server Core (supported with CLI, not GUI)

Linux (Control Center Server)

• Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS and later
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 and 9
• Compatible with most modern 64-bit distributions with systemd

Other distributions and versions may work but are not officially tested. Always refer to the latest install documentation for compatibility.

Installation Guides

For platform-specific installation instructions, refer to:

• Install Guide for Windows
• Ubuntu Step-by-Step Console Install
• Red Hat Console Installation

Operating System Security Recommendations

For production deployments, dbWatch recommends the following OS-level practices:

• Keep all systems up to date with vendor patches and security advisories
• Disable unused services and administrative interfaces
• Use a minimal installation footprint where possible (especially on Linux)
• Apply role-based access controls and restrict dbWatch user permissions
• Configure firewalls (e.g., Windows Defender Firewall, `iptables`, or `firewalld`) to limit access to dbWatch ports
• Use anti-malware and endpoint protection tools where applicable
• Log and monitor system events alongside dbWatch audit logs
• Secure the file system: use access controls and protect configuration files (e.g., SSL keys, domain certificates)

System Hardening Resources

• Microsoft: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/windows-server-security
• Ubuntu: https://ubuntu.com/security/certifications
• Red Hat: https://access.redhat.com/security/

These resources provide vendor guidance on secure baselines, compliance frameworks, and security updates.

Related Topics

• Hardware Specifications
• Network Ports and Services
• Internal Control Center Firewall
• Sensitive Data Stored

For specific OS-level compatibility questions or custom deployment scenarios, contact:
support@dbwatch.com