User`s guide

About This Book
About This Book
The VMware vCenter Configuration Manager Hardware and Software Requirements Guide describes the
hardware and software requirements necessary for a successful VMware vCenter Configuration Manager
(VCM) installation.
This document contains the following information:
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Hardware requirements for VCM Collector machines
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Hardware requirements for VCM Agent machines
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Software requirements and procedures for verifying or installing required components
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Supplemental reference information
Read this document and complete the associated procedures to prepare for a successful installation.
The VCM Hardware and Software Requirements Guide applies to VCM 5.4, Foundation Checker 5.4, and
Service Desk Connector 1.3.0.
Intended Audience
This information is written for experienced Windows or UNIX/Linux/Mac OSX system administrators
who are familiar with managing network users and resources and with performing system maintenance.
To use the information in this guide effectively, you must have a basic understanding of how to configure
network resources, install software, and administer operating systems. You also need to fully understand
your network’s topology and resource naming conventions.
Document Feedback
VMware welcomes your suggestions for improving our documentation. If you have comments, send
your feedback to [e-mail].
VMware VCM Documentation
The vCenter Configuration Manager (VCM) documentation consists of the VCM Hardware and Software
Requirements Guide, VCM Foundation Checker User's Guide, VCM Installation and Getting Started Guide, VCM
online Help, and other associated documentation.
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