Requirements
This page lists the requirements for installing and running the Access Decision Service (ADS), regardless of your chosen operating mode (ADS, ADS with CAQ, or CAQ only).
System requirements
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Java Virtual Machine | Java SE 17 (64-bit) or Java SE 21 (64-bit) |
| Platform | Any platform with an official, production-ready Java Virtual Machine (JVM) |
| Memory | At least 512 MB |
| Ports | TCP port 8080 by default. Make sure this port is free before you start ADS. To use a different port, configure it as described in the Configure ADS section. |
License and keys
Before you install ADS, obtain the following from Axiomatics:
- License file (
axiomatics_ADS.license) - Secrets and keys applicable to your configuration
Contact Axiomatics Customer SupportOpens in a new tab if any of these are missing.
License requirements by upgrade path
| Configuration | License requirement |
|---|---|
| ADS | Upgrading from ADS 1.x to ADS 26.1 requires a new license. Upgrading from ADS 2.x to ADS 26.1 can reuse the existing license. |
| ADS with CAQ | New license required. |
| CAQ only | New license required, even if you previously used the legacy CAQ stand-alone deployment. |
See also
- Prepare your environment: set up your AWS CLI account and download the ADS installation files