newer servers are usually configured and loaded with nessacery software so addtional configuration is unessacery. However all these minimum requirements must be met for the software to functional correct and have all functionality. It is allways recommended to have the latest stable release for least bugs, stability and hiqher security.
Please note that we cannot help you with installing required 3rd party software or altering configurations. Please advise your system administrator and let them do the required installs.
you may download our system and security checker to see you if system meet the requirements
download "system_check.dat" and upload to www of your site and rename to system_check.php Its not encoded and simply checks your system for PHP flags and loaded extensions.