4.2.1
Table Of Contents
- Installing and Configuring VMware vCenter Orchestrator
- Contents
- Installing and Configuring VMware vCenter Orchestrator
- Updated Information
- Introduction to VMware vCenter Orchestrator
- Orchestrator System Requirements
- Orchestrator Components Setup
- Installing and Upgrading Orchestrator
- Download the vCenter Server Installer
- Install vCenter Server and Orchestrator
- Install Orchestrator Standalone
- Install the Orchestrator Client on a 32-Bit Machine
- Upgrade vCenter Server 4.1 and Orchestrator
- Upgrade Orchestrator 4.1.x Standalone
- Upgrading Orchestrator 4.0.x Running on a 64-Bit Machine
- Upgrading Orchestrator 4.0.x and Migrating the Configuration Data
- Uninstall Orchestrator
- Initial Configuration of the Orchestrator Server
- Start the Orchestrator Configuration Service
- Log In to the Orchestrator Configuration Interface
- Configure the Orchestrator Configuration Interface for Remote Connection
- Configure the Network Connection
- Orchestrator Network Ports
- Import the vCenter Server SSL Certificate
- Configuring LDAP Settings
- Configuring the Orchestrator Database Connection
- Server Certificate
- Configure the Default Plug-Ins
- Import the vCenter Server License
- Start the Orchestrator Server
- Further Configuration Options
- Revert to the Default Password for Orchestrator Configuration
- Change the Default Configuration Ports on the Orchestrator Client Side
- Uninstall a Plug-In
- Activate the Service Watchdog Utility
- Unwanted Server Restarts
- Export the Orchestrator Configuration
- Import the Orchestrator Configuration
- Configure the Maximum Number of Events and Runs
- Import the Plug-In Licenses
- Changing SSL Certificates
- Define the Server Log Level
- Filter the Orchestrator Log Files
- Enable Orchestrator for Remote Workflow Execution
- Where to Go From Here
- Index
Orchestrator System Requirements 2
Your system must meet the technical requirements that are necessary to install and configure Orchestrator.
For a list of the supported versions of vCenter Server, see VMware Product Interoperability Matrix.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Hardware Requirements for Orchestrator,” on page 15
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“Operating Systems Supported by Orchestrator,” on page 15
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“Supported Directory Services,” on page 15
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“Browsers Supported by Orchestrator,” on page 16
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“Orchestrator Database Requirements,” on page 16
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“Level of Internationalization Support,” on page 16
Hardware Requirements for Orchestrator
Verify that your system meets the minimum hardware requirements before you install Orchestrator.
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2.0GHz or faster Intel or AMD x86 processor. At least two CPUs are recommended. Processor requirements
might differ if your database runs on the same hardware.
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4GB RAM. You might need more RAM if your database runs on the same hardware.
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2GB disk space. You might need more storage if your database runs on the same hardware.
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A free static IP address.
Operating Systems Supported by Orchestrator
You can install the Orchestrator 4.2.1 server only on 64-bit operating systems.
For a list of the operating systems supported by Orchestrator, see the VMware Compatibility Guide at
http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software&testConfig=17.
Supported Directory Services
Orchestrator requires a working LDAP server.
Orchestrator supports these directory service types.
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Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
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Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
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Novell eDirectory Server 8.8.3
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