5.8.2

System Requirements 2
vCenter Operations Manager has specific hardware and software requirements.
Before you Begin
Verify that you have read the system requirements for vCenter Operations Manager. For the most current
information about system requirements, see the vCenter Operations Manager release notes at
https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vcops-pubs.html.
Refer to the VMware Compatibility Guide for more information about VMware certified compatibility for
vCenter Operations Manager at http://www.vmware.com/resources/guides.html.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Operating System Requirements,” on page 9
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“vCenter Operations Server Hardware Requirements,” on page 10
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“Database Server Requirements for vCenter Operations Manager,” on page 10
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“Hardware and Software Requirements for Client Systems,” on page 11
Operating System Requirements
You must install vCenter Operations Manager on a supported operating system.
Table 2‑1. Operating Systems That vCenter Operations Manager Supports
Operating System and Version Service Pack
Windows Server 2003 64-bit SP2 or later
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2008 64-bit N/A
Windows Server 2008 R2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 64-bit or later N/A
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