User`s guide

NOTE VCM for AD will operate with only a single domain controller configured with VCM for AD as
both the FDS/RDS (Forest Data Source/Replication Data Source). However, to collect important non-
replicated attributes such as Last Logon, it is essential that you configure as many domain controllers
as possible with VCM for AD.
If you have machines that you plan to promote to Active Directory machines, but have not yet done
so, you must install VCM for Active Directory manually. Go to Program Files
(x86)\VMware\VCM\AgentFiles and run the ADProductInstall.exe installer.
4. Click Next.
5. Verify that Run Action now is selected, then click Finish.
IMPORTANT Click Administration > Job Manager > History > Other Jobs > Past 24 Hours to verify that
all jobs have completed before proceeding to the next step.
Running the Determine Forest Action
VCM for Active Directory requires a Forest determination for all Domain Controllers so that it can
proceed with schema and structure collection. Therefore, your next step is to perform a Forest
Determination for all of the licensed Domain Controllers in your list.
1. Click Administration > Machines Manager > Additional Components > VCM for Active Directory.
2. Click Determine Forest. The Domain Controllers page appears.
3. Move all Domain Controllers for which you want to determine the Forest to the lower pane. The
Forest determination job will run only on those DCs where VCM for Active Directory is installed. We
recommend determining the Forest for all Domain Controllers in the list.
4. Click Next. The Important page appears.
5. Click Finish.
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