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Database Server Requirements for vCenter Operations Manager
vCenter Operations Manager requires an SQL or Oracle database to store data. The database server should be
dedicated to the vCenter Operations Manager database. The database must be configured and available to the
vCenter Operations Manager Server host.
vCenter Operations Manager supports the following database servers and versions.
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Oracle 10g Release 2
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Oracle 11g Release 2
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2 or later
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008
NOTE Microsoft SQL Server is supported only on Windows hosts.
The computer that hosts the database server must meet minimum hardware requirements.
NOTE You cannot use Integrated Windows Authentication while using Microsoft SQL server. The JDBC driver
supports the use of Type 2 integrated authentication on Windows operating systems through the
integratedSecurity connection string property. To use integrated authentication, copy the
sqljdbc_auth.dll file to folder %ALIVE_BASE%/common/bin.
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2GB RAM
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Two 32-bit CPUs, P4 2GHz or faster
For systems that collect more than one million metrics, the database server host should have 8GB RAM and
two 64-bit CPUs.
The ping time between the database server host and the vCenter Operations Manager Server host should be
less than one millisecond.
Hardware and Software Requirements for Client Systems
Make sure that your system supports the vCenter Operations Manager client.
Table 3. Client System Hardware and Software Requirements
Component Requirement
RAM At least 2GB
Browser
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Internet Explorer 7.x or 8.x
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Mozilla Firefox 3.x
JavaScript must be enabled. Popup blockers must be either
removed or disabled.
PDF viewer Adobe Reader or a similar PDF viewer for viewing reports.
Installation and Configuration Checklist
Use this checklist to track the progress of vCenter Operations Manager standalone installation and
configuration, including any changes you make from the default configuration settings.
NOTE Changing the configuration settings is not covered in this guide. Consult your VMware representative
to determine the proper settings for your installation.
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