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VMware View 4.6, View Manager 4.6, View Composer 2.6 Upgrade Guide
The Upgrade Guide is intended for experienced Windows or Linux administrators who need to move from earlier VMware View releases (3.1x, 4.0.x, 4.5.x) to View 4.6. It covers component compatibility, required hardware and operating‑system specifications, and detailed step‑by‑step upgrade tasks for each server and client component.
Key sections include a component compatibility table, system‑requirement checklists, preparation steps for View Connection Server, vCenter Server and View Composer, the actual upgrade of each View server component, ESX host upgrades, and client‑side updates such as View Agent, View Client, and View Client with Local Mode. This manual is written in Chinese.
VMware View Manager 4.6 specifications
| Supported OS for View Client | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Supported browsers for View Portal | Internet Explorer |
| Database platform for View Composer | Microsoft SQL Server |
Source: VMware View 4.6, View Manager 4.6, View Composer 2.6 Upgrade Guide
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Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What versions of VMware View are compatible with View 4.6?
VMware View 4.6 components are compatible with most VMware View 3.1x, 4.0.x, and 4.5.x components.
From: VMware View 4.6, View Manager 4.6, View Composer 2.6 Upgrade Guide
Can View Composer 2.6 work with View Connection Server 4.0.x?
View Composer 2.6 can cooperate with View Connection Server 4.0.x or 3.1x, but only with limited functionality.
From: VMware View 4.6, View Manager 4.6, View Composer 2.6 Upgrade Guide