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alias: system-requirements-otherrequirements
description: "This documentation outlines authentication, SAP integration, HTTPS, and GenAI provider configurations"
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# Other Requirements

## Authentication

You need to decide how your users shall authenticate in the system. Critical Manufacturing MES supports:

* **Active Directory**
* **Single Sign-On** (Open ID Connect)
* **Local Users** (account credentials stored on MES database).

Each enabled strategy will require distinct requirements. Check [Critical DevOps Center](https://portal.criticalmanufacturing.com/Help/devops-center/) and [Operations](../operationguide/system-administration/security/index.md) guides for additional details about their requirements and setup.

## SAP Integration

If you intend to generate SAP interface code or proxies based on the Critical Manufacturing MES ERP module, then you must acquire an ERPConnect license from [Theobald Software](https://theobald-software.com/).

## HTTPS

To enable HTTPS, you will need to provide SSL certificate information during DevOps Center new environment configuration.

!!! note
	  Although is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to use HTTPS. Some features that require access to device peripherals (Augmented Reality, Clipboard) may not work when running on an insecure connection.

## GenAI Providers

The Generative AI Provider defines which external service is used to deliver Generative AI capabilities. You can choose from Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Google, or OpenAI. Before enabling Generative AI features, ensure that the selected provider is correctly configured in your environment.

For more information, see the [[installation-guide-installation#package-configuration|Package Configuration]] section.