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## 7.3 Prerequisites 

Four core components are involved in the e-mail archiving and records management solution: Content Manager for Multiplatforms, CommonStore for Exchange Server, IBM Records Manager, and Records Enabler for Content Manager. 

Each core component has different prerequisites. We list what they are and their version requirements. In addition, we explain why you should install the prerequisite. Understanding this should help you when you build a system that fulfills your business needs. 

## Prerequisites for Content Manager V8.3 

Table 7-2 describes the prerequisites for Content Manager V8.3. 

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