Version Control 7.1 Installation and Configuration Guide
Hardware and software
• Operating system
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2◦
◦ Microsoft Windows XP
◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008
◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation
◦ Microsoft Windows Vista
◦ Microsoft Windows 7
• Browser
Internet Explorer 9.0◦
◦ Internet Explorer 8.0
◦ Internet Explorer 7.0
◦ Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1 or later
◦ Firefox 3.5
◦ Firefox 3.6
◦ Firefox 7.0
◦ Firefox 10.0
• System memory
256 MB of RAM for Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003◦
◦ 256 MB of RAM for Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Microsoft
Windows Server 2008
Installation overview
1. Verifies the presence of a previously installed version of the HP VCA or performs new installation
on systems with no previous installation or upgrades current installation on systems with existing
installation
Note: You do not need to initiate the upgrade process because the installation of the HP VCA
does it for you.
2. Copies the necessary files to the correct location
3. Registers HP VCA
4. Initiates the operation of the HP VCA
The HP VCA installation executable is located in the following locations:
• http://www.hp.com/servers/manage
• HP SmartStart CD
• HP SmartSetup CD
18 Installing the HP VCA on Windows operating systems