VMware vCenter Configuration Manager 5.4 Hardware and Software Requirements Guide

About this manual

The VMware vCenter Configuration Manager 5.4 Hardware and Software Requirements Guide provides the information needed to plan and prepare a successful VCM installation. It covers hardware sizing for Collector and Agent machines, supported operating systems, and prerequisite software components.

The document is intended for experienced Windows, UNIX/Linux, or Mac OS X system administrators who will configure network resources, install required software, and manage the VCM environment. It also includes guidance on SQL Server configuration, OS Provisioning Server requirements, and troubleshooting considerations.

What's inside

• About This Book
• Overview
• Agent and Collector Host OS Platform Support
• Understand the VCM Installation Manager
• Hardware Requirements for Collector Machines
• Hardware and Operating System Requirements for Agent Machines
• Software and Operating System Requirements for Collector Machines
• Hardware and Software Requirements for the Operating System Provisioning Server
• Configuring SQL Server for VCM
• Network Requirements

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How can I submit feedback about this documentation?

Feedback can be sent to [email protected].

What is the purpose of the Foundation Checker?

The Foundation Checker scans the Collector machine to verify that all prerequisites are met before installing VCM.