VMware View Installation Guide for View 5.1, View Manager 5.1, and View Composer 3.0

Describes the system requirements for installing VMware View, including server components and client components

Brand: VMware
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 122
File format: PDF
File size: 1.5 MB
Published: 03 July, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Models: View 5.1, View Manager 5.1, View Composer 3.0
MD5 checksum: E7D430EE01607CB0C38DEA7BF55B3036
PDF: VMware View Installation Guide for View 5.1, View Manager 5.1, and View Composer 3.0 PDF

About this manual

This document provides instructions for installing VMware View server and client components, specifically supporting View 5.1, View Manager 5.1, and View Composer 3.0. It is intended for experienced Windows or Linux system administrators familiar with virtual machine technology and datacenter operations.

The guide covers the full deployment lifecycle, including preparing Active Directory, installing View Composer and View Connection Server on dedicated physical or virtual machines, configuring SSL certificates, and setting up View Client connections.

What's inside

System Requirements for Server Components
System Requirements for Client Components
Preparing Active Directory
Installing View Composer
Installing View Connection Server
Configuring SSL Certificates for View Servers
Configuring View for the First Time
Creating an Event Database
Installing and Starting View Client

Specifications

Supported Operating System for View Connection Server	Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit Standard/Enterprise
Minimum Processor Requirement	Pentium IV 2.0GHz processor or 4 CPUs higher

Frequently asked questions

What operating system is required for View Connection Server?

You must install View Connection Server on a Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system.

Can I use a WAN to connect replicated View Connection Server instances?

No, you should not use a WAN; instead, connect them over a high-performance LAN.

Download PDF (1.5 MB)