2.3.2 Dependencies on Other Systems/Components
The SharePoint Front-End Protocols system depends on the following systems:
The Windows system, as described in [MS-SYS-ARCHIVE].
The Active Directory system, as described in [MS-ADTS] section 1
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 depends on the following systems/components to function:
The 64-bit edition of Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or 64-bit edition of Windows Server 2012 operating system
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
Windows PowerShell 3.0
The 64-bit edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or 64-bit edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2012