TIBCO Spotfire System Requirements - Silver Spotfire

Desktop Client for Analysis and Application Authoring (TIBCO Spotfire version 5.0.x)
Category Requirement
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 *
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows XP SP3

NOTE: * Supported from Spotfire version 5.0.1

NOTE: 64-bit Operating System strongly recommended.
Processor Recommended: 2 GHz, Multi-Core, 64-bit
Minimum: 1 GHz, 32 or 64-bit
RAM Recommended: 4 GB or greater
Minimum: 2 GB

Large datasets can require more RAM.
Hard disk space Approximately 700 MB needed for the installation.
Display 1024x768 pixel resolution, 16 bit high colors or greater.
DirectX 9 or higher and a compatible graphics card
Connection to the Silver Spotfire Server An initial login to the Silver Spotfire Server (https://silverspotfire.tibco.com) for software deployment and licensing is required before you can use the software. Offline usage is permitted after this initial connection, though you may be asked to login to the server at a later time if you work offline exclusively for more than 7 days.

A connection to the Silver Spotfire Server is also required to automatically receive the periodic updates and upgrades you will get with your subscription.
Installation Permissions Administrator rights are not required to install TIBCO Spotfire
Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 to 10 *

NOTE: * Internet Explorer 10 is supported from Spotfire version 5.0.1
Microsoft .NET Framework TIBCO Spotfire supports Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.x and requires that Microsoft .NET Framework be installed prior to installing TIBCO Spotfire.

If Microsoft .NET Framework 4.x isn't installed when running the TIBCO Spotfire Professional 5.0.x installer, the installer can (if the users accepts this when prompted) download and install it (Microsoft .NET version 4.0). No such option is available when upgrading older, existing TIBCO Spotfire installations by connecting to a TIBCO Spotfire Server with a TIBCO Spotfire 5.0.x deployment though - in this case, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 must be installed before upgrading.

NOTE: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.x works side by side with older Framework versions.

NOTE: Microsoft .NET Framework requires Administrator rights to complete installation.

Click here to download Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 requires Windows Installer 3.1 or later
Click here to download Windows Installer 3.1.
Microsoft Office (Optional) Microsoft Office 2010, 32- and 64-bit version
Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2003 SP1

NOTE: Microsoft Office needs to be installed in order to use Spotfire functionality that integrates with Office products (such as importing data from Excel or Access, or exporting to Powerpoint)

NOTE: It is possible to import data from Microsoft Access databases into TIBCO Spotfire. For 64-bit Operating Systems, please note that Microsoft didn't introduce 64-bit drivers until Microsoft Office 2010.
In-Database Data Sources (Optional) The following are the supported In-Database Data Sources:

Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2012 (multidimensional mode only)
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008 R2
Oracle (Exadata) 11gR2
Teradata 14
Teradata 13

NOTE: In order for the In-Database Data Source Connector to be able to connect to the Data Source, the appropriate driver must be installed:

Microsoft SQL Server: The required driver is included in Microsoft.NET - no need for a separate install.

Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services: The ADOMD.NET driver must be installed on the machine running the Analysis Services connector. Click here to download the driver for Microsoft Analysis Services 2008 R2 and here to download the driver for Microsoft Analysis Services 2012. Search for ADOMD.NET and select the correct version for your system, i.e., 32-bit and 64-bit respectively.

Oracle: The Oracle Data Provider for .NET 4 must be installed on the machine running the Oracle connector. Click here to download the driver for 32-bit and 64-bit ODAC respectively.

Teradata: The Teradata .NET Data Provider must be installed on the machine running the Teradata connector. Click here to download the driver.
Importing SAS data files (Optional) It is possible to import SAS data files (*.sas7bdat, *.sd2, *.sd7) into TIBCO Spotfire directly. The requirement for this functionality is that the SAS Providers for OLE DB 9.1.3 - 9.2.2 must first be installed on the client machine.

Click here to download SAS Providers for OLE DB (free registration on SAS website required).

NOTE: Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 are not supported platforms for SAS Providers for OLE DB 9.1.3 (but are supported for 9.2.2).
Importing Microsoft Access data It is possible to import data from Microsoft Access databases into TIBCO Spotfire. For 64-bit Operating Systems, please note that Microsoft didn't introduce 64-bit drivers until Microsoft Office 2010.

To View and Analyze Web-Based Applications (TIBCO Spotfire version 5.0.x)
Category Requirement
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 *
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows XP SP3
Mac OS X 10.x (10.6 or higher)

NOTE: * Supported from Spotfire version 5.0.1
Processor 1 GHz, 32 or 64-bit
RAM Recommended: 1 GB or greater
Minimum: 512 MB
Display 1024x768 pixel resolution or higher, 16 bit high colors or greater
Web Browser Windows:
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 to 10 *
    Mozilla Firefox 7 or higher
    Google Chrome 14 or higher

Mac OS X 10.x (10.6 or higher):
    Mozilla Firefox 7 or higher
    Safari 5

iOS 5 or higher on iPad **:
    Safari


NOTE: * Internet Explorer 10 is supported from Spotfire version 5.0.1

NOTE **: Please note the following limitations when using iPad:
  • There is no support for using Kerberos authentication
NOTE **: System Requirements for TIBCO Spotfire for Apple iPad ("Spotfire App") can be found here



The following requirements are valid for all web browsers:

  • JavaScript must be enabled:


    • In Internet Explorer, that can be set in Tools > Options > Security tab and then clicking on the Custom Level button.

    In Firefox, that can be set in Tools > Options > Content tab.

    In Chrome, that can be set in Wrench Icon ("Customize and Control Google Chrome") > Options (Preferences on Mac) > Under the Hood > Privacy section > Content Settings.

    In Safari, that can be set in Preferences > Security.

  • Session cookies must be allowed:


    • In Internet Explorer, that can be set in Tools > Options > Privacy tab and then clicking on the Advanced button.

    In Firefox, that can be set in Tools > Options > Privacy tab > Cookies.

    In Chrome, that can be set in Wrench Icon ("Customize and Control Google Chrome") > Options (Preferences on Mac) > Under the Hood > Privacy section > Content Settings.

    In Safari, that can be set in Preferences > Security.

    NOTE: In addition, the Remember Me functionality will not work properly unless all cookies (session and regular persistent) are allowed.