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can i run salesforce on any computer

by Dr. Weldon Lemke IV Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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The Salesforce online application can run on any computer with an Internet connection and supports thefollowing browsers:

The Salesforce requirements are simple, all you need is a computer with an internet connection, along with a supported browser: Google Chrome. Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 9, 10, 11)Mar 18, 2019

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Do I need to install Salesforce on my computer?

Since it’s cloud-based software, you don’t need to install the software natively on your computer. However, this doesn’t apply to those using Salesforce Classic or Salesforce for Outlook. The Salesforce requirements are simple, all you need is a computer with an internet connection, along with a supported browser:

What do I need to run Salesforce?

The Salesforce requirements are simple, all you need is a computer with an internet connection, along with a supported browser: Apple Safari (versions 5.x, 6.x, 7.x) Obviously, you'll also want to have a fast internet connection to get the most out of Salesforce.

Which browser do I need to run Salesforce?

Certain features in Salesforce—as well as some desktop clients, toolkits, and adapters—have their own browser requirements. For example: Firefox is recommended for the enhanced page layout editor. Chrome, with machines with 8 GB of RAM, is recommend for the Salesforce console.

What can Salesforce do for your business?

With Salesforce, you can serve your customers exactly the right messaging at all times. Improve your marketing and sales process. Turn your customer data into actionable insights that drive your marketing, sales and content creation activities. Compile and use customer data to grow your business. Help retain customers for the long-term.

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What is needed to run Salesforce?

An Octane 2.0 score of 30,000 or greater. Network latency of 150 ms or less. Download speed of 3 Mbps or greater. At least 8 GB of RAM, with 3 GB available for Salesforce browser tabs.

Does Salesforce run on Windows?

Salesforce for Outlook is compatible with any Microsoft Exchange server officially supported by Microsoft, including Exchange Online with Microsoft Office 365™, Exchange Online with GCC High, and on-premises Exchange servers. Any of the following versions of Microsoft Windows®, along with the latest hot fixes.

What OS is Salesforce compatible with?

Salesforce recommends using the Service Console with the latest version Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari. If the agent's operating system is 64-bit, then utilize the 64-bit versions of the browsers to provide additional performance benefits.

Does Salesforce work with Windows 11?

Salesforce Classic is supported in IE11 on Windows 8 and 8.1 for touch-enabled laptops with standard keyboard and mouse inputs only. There's no support for mobile devices or tablets where touch is the primary means of interaction.

How do I get Salesforce on my computer?

See Move from Salesforce for Outlook to the Next-Generation Products.Download the Salesforce for Outlook Installer. Download the installer from Salesforce.Install and Set Up Salesforce for Outlook.Manage Your Salesforce for Outlook Configuration. ... Uninstall Salesforce for Outlook.

Is Salesforce a desktop app?

Run Salesforce in distraction-free window, manage multiple Salesforce accounts easily and more with the unofficial Salesforce desktop app for Mac and PC on WebCatalog.

Does Salesforce run on Linux?

Technically Salesforce sits on an old version of Oracle Exadata, running an old version of Oracle Linux and old version of Oracle database. That's why it's called “Salesforce Classic”.

Does Salesforce work on Firefox?

Please note that Salesforce does not support the ESR version of Firefox due to the fact that this version may often lag behind regular versions of Firefox in features. While Firefox ESR will include regular point releases which contain security updates, other features/updates will be maintained for more than one year.

Does Salesforce support Windows 7?

Windows 7 is supported fully in everything.

Which browser works best with Salesforce?

Although we recommend using the latest browsers, older versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer should work with Salesforce Maps. However, running Salesforce Maps on significantly older versions of these browsers may cause unpredictable performance.

Is Salesforce compatible with MS edge?

Salesforce supports the most current stable version of Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge is updated through Windows updates, and cannot be updated manually through browser settings.

Is Salesforce an operating system?

Salesforce is known as a sales and service operating system.

Is Mac or PC better for Salesforce?

The pros and cons of our laptops for Salesforce admins and developers. As most people are aware, Macbook's are arguably the best laptops in the market for personal and educational use. Combine that with a good processor speed RAM, and Storage Capacity, it becomes a great laptop for work!

Is Salesforce an operating system?

Salesforce is known as a sales and service operating system.

Will Salesforce run on Mac?

Salesforce CRM technology lends itself naturally to mac users, and thanks to cloud technology, should your organization ever choose to make the switch to one of the other operating systems, then your CRM experience will remain unchanged.

Does Salesforce run on Linux?

Technically Salesforce sits on an old version of Oracle Exadata, running an old version of Oracle Linux and old version of Oracle database. That's why it's called “Salesforce Classic”.

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Any front-end web devs working at Salesforce?

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How on earth do I meet this clients request..?

I have a weird request from a client I am doing work for and I’m stumped.

How do you notify new users of SF changes and features in your org?

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Does Internet Explorer 9 support Salesforce?

Internet Explorer 9 isn’t supported for Salesforce Analytics Cloud. Internet Explorer 9 and 10 aren’t supported for the Lightning App Builder. For configuration recommendations, see Configuring Internet Explorer. Salesforce makes every effort to test and support the most recent version of Firefox.

Is Salesforce supported in Internet Explorer?

The full Salesforce site is not supported in Internet Explorer on touch-enabled devices for Windows. Use the Salesforce1 mobile browser app instead. The Salesforce1 Setup page and the Salesforce1 Wizard require Internet Explorer 9 or later. The HTML solution editor in Internet Explorer 11 is not supported in Salesforce Knowledge.

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