User`s guide
VCM managed machines do not require DCOM. Instead, you can use HTTP on VCM managed machines
if you do not want to use DCOM or if it is blocked by firewalls or disabled on the clients.
You must ensure that DCOM is enable on the Collector to successfully install and run VCM. Although
DCOMis enabled by default when Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed, DCOMcan be disabled by a
custom installation or a lock-down script.
1. Open Component Services.
2. Click Computers, right-click the computer, and click Properties.
3. Click Default Properties.
4. Select Enable Distributed COM on this computer and click OK.
Install and Configure IIS
The VCM Collector must be running IIS 7.5, which is installed automatically when you install Windows
Server 2008 R2.
Configure IIS Settings
To ensure correct settings for IIS 7.5, you must:
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Verify the correct IIS 7.5 Role Services are enabled on the Web server.
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Configure the IIS 7.5 settings.
Software and Operating System Requirements for Collector Machines
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