5.0

Table 3-5 lists the supported database servers and versions. For a complete list of database versions supported
with vCenter Server, see the VMware vSphere Compatibility Matrixes on the VMware vSphere documentation
Web site.
Table 3-5. Supported Database Servers for View Composer
Database vCenter Server 5.0 and later
vCenter Server 4.1 U1 and
later
vCenter Server 4.0 U3 and
later
Microsoft SQL
Server 2005
Express
No Yes Yes
Microsoft SQL
Server 2005 SP3
and later,
Standard and
Enterprise
(32- and 64-bit)
Yes Yes Yes
Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 R2
Express
Yes No No
Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 SP1
and later,
Standard and
Enterprise
(32- and 64-bit)
Yes Yes Yes
Oracle 10g Release
2
Yes Yes Yes
Oracle 11g Release
2,
with Oracle
11.2.0.1 Patch 5
Yes Yes Yes
NOTE If you use an Oracle 11g R2 database, you must install Oracle 11.2.0.1 Patch 5. This patch requirement
applies to both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
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
Internet Explorer 9
n
Firefox 3.0
n
Firefox 3.5
To use View Administrator with your Web browser, you must install Adobe Flash Player 10 or later. Your
client system must have access to the internet to allow Adobe Flash Player to be installed.
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