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This chapter includes the following topics:
 “Overview” on page 49
 “Installation Process” on page 49
 “Installing vCenter Server Heartbeat on Non-Identical Nodes” on page 50
 “Post Installation Configuration” on page 60
 “vCenter Server Heartbeat Console” on page 58
 “Installation of Client Tools” on page 61
Overview
This chapter discusses the installation process used to implement vCenter Server Heartbeat on Windows
Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 on non-identical nodes. The installation process for both scenarios
follows the same basic procedure. Links to specific installation scenarios describing differences are identified
by the blue hyperlinked text.
This installation is only supported for LAN deployments using the V2V or P2V architecture, Pre-Cloned
installation technique. The installation process requires you to select options throughout the procedure to
achieve your configuration goals.
Installation Process
After selecting implementation options, begin the installation process. During the installation process, vCenter
Server Heartbeat performs a variety of checks to ensure the server meets the minimum requirements for a
successful installation. Should the server fail one of the checks, a critical stop or warning message appears.
Refer to the Appendix – Setup Error Messages in this guide for a list of the checks and an explanation of the
message. You must resolve critical stops before you can proceed with setup.
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