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Contents
VMware vCloud Director Installation and Configuration Guide 5
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Overview of vCloud Director Installation and Configuration 7
vCloud Director Architecture 7
Configuration Planning 8
vCloud Director Hardware and Software Requirements 9
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Creating a vCloud Director Server Group 25
Install and Configure vCloud Director Software on Any Member of a Server Group 26
Configure Network and Database Connections 27
Start or Stop vCloud Director Services 31
Install vCloud Director Software on Additional Servers 31
Create a Microsoft Sysprep Deployment Package 32
Uninstall vCloud Director Software 33
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Upgrading vCloud Director 35
Use the Cell Management Tool to Quiesce and Shut Down A Server 36
Upgrade vCloud Director Software on Any Member of a Server Group 38
Upgrade the vCloud Director Database 40
Upgrade vCenter and ESX/ESXi Hosts 42
Upgrade vShield Manager 42
Reverting an Upgrade 43
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vCloud Director Setup 45
Review the License Agreement 46
Enter the License Key 46
Create the System Administrator Account 46
Specify System Settings 46
Ready to Log In to vCloud Director 47
Index 49
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