Java Development Kit (JDK) 17 or .NET Framework 4.8 (depending on your specific OS module). Pre-Installation Checklist
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x/8.x, CentOS 7.x, or Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS Software Dependencies
: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or higher. Step 1: Download the Software Installation Package
Open your extracted folder and locate setup.exe or ISMV6.msi .
Execute the preparation script to verify dependencies: sudo ./scripts/check_deps.sh Use code with caution.
| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended for Production | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10 Pro | Windows Server 2022 / Windows 11 Enterprise | | CPU | 4 Cores @ 2.4 GHz | 8+ Cores @ 3.0 GHz | | RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB - 32 GB | | Storage | 20 GB free (HDD) | 100 GB free (NVMe SSD) | | Database | SQL Server Express 2019 | SQL Server Standard 2022 (Separate VM) | | .NET Framework | Version 4.8 | Version 4.8.1 |
: Click Install and then Finish once the process completes. 3. Font Installation
Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 (64-bit recommended). Linux: RHEL 7.x/8.x, CentOS 7.x, or Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Hardware Specifications CPU: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or higher.
: Choose your preferred interface language for the installation wizard.
Despite these limitations, ISM V6 remains a powerful and deeply capable tool for Indian language computing. Its support for 19 languages, its rich suite of editing and publishing tools, and its foundation on Unicode ensure that once properly installed, it will serve as a reliable bridge between legacy Indian language computing practices and the modern, multilingual digital ecosystem.
Open MS Word or any other application.
The most critical pre-installation step is administrative access. Because ISM V6 installs system-level Input Method Editors (IMEs) and modifies certain registry settings to enable language switching, you must have local administrator rights on your PC. If you are installing the software in a corporate or educational setting, it may be wise to contact your IT administrator in advance.
Replace the default self-signed SSL certificate with a trusted CA-signed certificate immediately after installation.
Before initiating the installation, ensure your host environment meets the baseline hardware and software specifications to avoid deployment failures. Operating System Compatibility
to ensure all background language services start up correctly. Post-Installation & Keyboard Setup
Once the binary files are deployed, you must start the core service daemons and test the connection. Starting the ISM Services