This guide describes how to install and configure vCenter Server Heartbeat, including installation prerequisites, installation process, and post-installation configuration.
This Quick Start Guide introduces VMware vCenter Server Heartbeat, a Windows-based application designed to provide high availability protection for vCenter Server and/or SQL Server configurations without requiring specialized hardware. It covers installation in Local Area Networks (LAN) using Physical to Virtual or Virtual to Virtual architectures with or without SQL Server.
| Operating System | Windows 2008 or later |
|---|---|
| RAM Minimum | 2GB |
| Disk Space | 2GB |
| Client Connection Port | 52267 |
| Default Channel Port | 57348 |
It is a Windows based application specifically designed to provide high availability protection for vCenter Server and/or SQL Server configurations without requiring specialized hardware.
The guide covers installation in a Local Area Network (LAN) employing a Physical to Virtual or Virtual to Virtual architecture.
The server must have 2GB of RAM minimum, with 4GB recommended.