Installation guide

Use the following procedure to install the correct operating system on your Collector, and to verify that
the settings are configured for VCM operation. Refer to "Sizing Impacts on Software Requirements" on
page 21 to determine whether you require the Enterprise or Standard Edition.
1. After installing the operating system, confirm that the computer name settings for your Collector
machine meet the following VCM-required naming convention: The computer name must be a valid
DNS machine name with no underscores. Verify that the name is correct before you proceed.
Attempting to change the machine name once the machine is identified as a Collector may cause
problems with VCM, SQL Server, and SSRS.
2. Verify that the person performing the remainder of these procedures is using a domain account with
local administrator rights.
3. Install Windows 2003 SP2 (with or without Release 2), available from Microsoft.
Configuring the Operating System Locale Settings
Use the following procedures to verify that your Windows Server Locale Setting is configured correctly
for a VCM installation.
1. Click Start | Control Panel | Regional and Language Options.
2. On the Regional Options tab, verify that English (United States) is selected. If it is not selected, click
the drop-down to select the option.
NOTE If the locale is not English (United States), the locale changes must also be applied to the system
accounts.
Setting the Terminal Services Mode to Remote Desktop
If Terminal Services are enabled, use the following procedure to verify that your Windows Terminal
Services setting is configured correctly for a VCM installation.
1. Select Start | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Terminal Services Configuration. The
Terminal Services Configuration\Connection window appears.
2. Click Server Settings. The Settings appear in the right pane.
3. Verify that the Licensing setting is Remote Desktop for Administration. If it is not, right-click
Licensing and select Properties. In the drop-down list, select Remote Desktop for Administration.
Uninstalling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
If Internet Explorer Enhanced Security is installed, you will not be able to install or run VCM. Uninstall the
application using the following steps.
1. Click Start | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window
appears.
2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components. The Windows Components Wizard appears.
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