# TiDB Pre-deployment Software Configuration Requirements

__*TiDB software*__

Host software requirements:
| Software | Version |
| :-- | :-- |
| sshpass | 1.06 and up |
| numa | 2.0.12 and up |
| tar | optional |
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Software requirements for the control machine (used to deploy TiUP software to complete the management of the TiDB cluster):
| Software | Version |
| :-- | :-- |
| sshpass | 1.06 and up |
| TiUP | 1.5.0 and above |

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The control machine needs to deploy TiUP software to complete TiDB cluster operation and administer management.

Host software requirements:
| Software | Version |
| :-- | :-- |
| sshpass | 1.06 and up |
| numa | 2.0.12 and up |
| tar | optional |