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Table 3-5. Supported Database Servers for View Composer (Continued)
Database vCenter Server 4.1 vCenter Server 4.0 U2 VC Server 2.5 U6
Microsoft SQL
Server 2005 SP3
Standard and
Enterprise
Yes Yes Yes
Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 SP1
Standard and
Enterprise
Yes Yes No
Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 SP1
Standard and
Enterprise 64-bit
Yes Yes No
Oracle 9i Release 2 No No Yes
Oracle 10g Release 2 Yes Yes No
Oracle 11g Release 1 Yes Yes No
View Administrator Requirements
Administrators use View Administrator to configure View Connection Server, deploy and manage desktops,
control user authentication, initiate and examine system events, and carry out analytical activities. Client
systems that run View Administrator must meet certain requirements.
View Administrator is a Web-based application that is installed when you install View Connection Server. You
can access and use View Administrator with the following Web browsers:
n
Internet Explorer 7
n
Internet Explorer 8
n
Firefox 3.0
n
Firefox 3.5
To use View Administrator with your Web browser, you must install Adobe Flash Player 10.
To display text properly, View Administrator requires Microsoft-specific fonts. If your Web browser runs on
a non-Windows operating system such as Linux, UNIX, or Mac OS, make sure that Microsoft-specific fonts are
installed on your computer.
Currently, the Microsoft Web site does not distribute Microsoft fonts, but you can download them from
independent Web sites.
Supported Operating Systems for View Client and View Client with
Local Mode
Users run View Client to connect to their View desktops. You must install View Client or View Client with
Local Mode on a supported operating system.
Table 3-6 lists the operating systems supported for View Client.
Table 3-6. View Client Operating System Support
Operating System Version Edition Service Pack
Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit Home, Enterprise,
Professional, and Ultimate
N/A
Windows XP 32-bit Home and Professional SP3
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