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5 Verify that all vCloud Director servers, the database server, and all vCenter and vShield Manager servers
can resolve each other's names as described in “Summary of Network Configuration Requirements,” on
page 13.
6 Verify that all vCloud Director servers and the database server are synchronized to a network time server.
7 If you plan to import users or groups from an LDAP service, verify that the service is accessible to each
vCloud Director server.
8 Open firewall ports as shown in “Network Security Recommendations,” on page 14. Port 443 must be
open between vCloud Director and vCenter servers.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Install and Configure vCloud Director Software on Any Member of a Server Group,” on page 26
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“Configure Network and Database Connections,” on page 27
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“Start or Stop vCloud Director Services,” on page 31
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“Install vCloud Director Software on Additional Servers,” on page 31
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“Create a Microsoft Sysprep Deployment Package,” on page 32
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“Uninstall vCloud Director Software,” on page 33
Install and Configure vCloud Director Software on Any Member of a
Server Group
The vCloud Director installer verifies that the target server meets all prerequisites and installs
vCloud Director software on it.
vCloud Director software is distributed as a digitally signed Linux executable file named vmware-vcloud-
director-1.5.0-nnnnnn.bin, where nnnnnn represents a build number. After the software is installed on the
target server, you must run a script that configures the server's network and database connections.
Prerequisites
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Verify that the target server and the network it connects to meet the requirements specified in “Summary
of Network Configuration Requirements,” on page 13.
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Verify that you have superuser credentials for the target server.
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If you intend to create a vCloud Director server group that includes multiple servers, verify that the target
server mounts the shared transfer service storage at $VCLOUD_HOME/data/transfer.
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If you want the installer to verify the digital signature of the installation file, download and install the
VMware public key on the target server. If you have already verified the digital signature of the installation
file, you do not need to verify it again during installation. See “Download and Install the VMware Public
Key,” on page 22.
Procedure
1 Log in to the target server as root.
2 Download the installation file to the target server.
If you purchased the software on a CD or other media, copy the installation file to a location that is
accessible to all target servers.
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