---
title: "Requirements for deploying and running packages"
description: "What a computer needs before you can deploy and run a Compatibility Package."
product: "Alchemy"
edition: "Public"
type: "reference"
url: "https://docs.cloudhouse.com/public/deploying-packages/requirements-for-deploying/"
---
# Requirements for deploying and running packages

To be able to deploy and run a Cloudhouse Alchemy Compatibility Package (formerly known as Cloudhouse Compatibility Container), the following requirements need to be met.

Applies to: `Alchemy`

## Supported operating systems

See [Supported Operating Systems for Alchemy Compatibility Packages](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/public/supported-configurations/operating-systems/supported-operating-systems/index.md) for details of the Windows operating systems we support for deploying and running our Compatibility Packages.

## Hardware requirements

- **Memory**: As per the application; a minimum of 2 GB.
- **Processor**: As per the application.
- **Disk Space**: Approximately 1.5x the application's requirements.

## Software requirements

- **Microsoft .NET**: Version 4.0 Client Profile or later.

## Usage reporting for licensing requirements

See [Website and Port Requirements](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/public/licensing-and-reporting/licensing-dependencies/website-and-port-requirements/index.md).

!!! note

    Although Alchemy Compatibility Packages are broadly compatible with anti-virus software, some versions of vendor software may flag the application as suspicious. During user acceptance testing (**UAT**), we recommend testing with the same version of anti-virus software as used in your production environment, adding any Cloudhouse software flagged as a virus to the whitelist.