Windows Host Requirements
Most Robonauts products that run locally need a Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) host. Use this guide to choose the right machine for each product.
Applies to
- TAD — installer host and Excel add-in host
- TERA — desktop app + Windows Service host
- TEDI — desktop app + Windows Service host (must also have Vista installed)
TUDS (Mission Control)
TUDS is a web app. End users and captains work in Mission Control through a browser — there is no local Windows Azure Bridge host to install.
Azure Bridge is TUDS-hosted in Azure and configured in Mission Control → Team Settings → Connectors → Azure Bridge. Customer IT still provides SQL connection details, credentials, and any required network allowlisting so the hosted bridge can reach Vista SQL Server.
See Azure Bridge Customer FAQ and TUDS Installation Prerequisites.
Baseline requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit
- Enough disk for the product install plus logs/exports
- Network path from the host to Vista SQL Server (direct, TLS Endpoint, or VPN)
- Admin rights to install software / Windows Services when required
Product notes
- TAD: Host needs desktop Excel. Shared network folder for the add-in is recommended for multi-user updates.
- TERA: Prefer an always-on server/workstation. Closing the desktop app does not stop the Windows Service.
- TEDI: Must be a machine where Viewpoint Vista is already installed and usable. Closing the desktop app does not stop the Windows Service.