Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 Installation Guide: Requirements, Prerequisites, and Setup Walkthrough
Hi Readers, Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 requires Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022/2025, .NET 8, SQL Server compatibility level 160/170, and at least 16 GB RAM. Introduction Installing Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 (BC28) starts with understanding the platform requirements. Many installation issues occur before Setup even begins because the operating system, SQL Server, or .NET components don't meet Microsoft's requirements. This guide summarizes the key prerequisites and explains the installation process so consultants, developers, administrators, and partners can prepare a successful BC28 environment.