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Using the classic Installation Manager to install VCM
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Any three-tier split installation
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Two-tier split installations that use Kerberos authentication
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Upgrading to this version of VCM
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Migrating VCM to another server or servers
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Maintaining VCM after installation
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Hardware and software requirements for the operating system provisioning server
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Installing, configuring, and upgrading the operating system provisioning server and components
VCM Installation Configurations
VCM supports single-tier, two-tier, and three-tier installation configurations. Before installing VCM, decide
on the appropriate configuration for your environment.
Split installations are useful when, for example, site policies limit a VCM user's access to a database server
or Web server. In such cases, you might need a split installation with a separate SQL Server machine, or
one with separate SQL Server and Web server machines.
Figure 1–1. VCM Installation Configurations
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Single Tier. All VCM components reside on a single Windows Server 2008 R2 machine. This
configuration includes integrated security by default.
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Two-Tier Split Installation. The VCM SQL Server databases reside on a separate Windows Server
2008 R2 machine.
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Three-Tier Split Installation. The VCM SQL Server databases and the Web server are both installed on
separate Windows Server 2008 R2 machines. To install this configuration, see the VCM Advanced
Installation Guide.
With split installations, encrypted communication between the tiers is recommended for security.
vCenter Configuration Manager Installation Guide
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