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Reviewing Foundation Checker
System Checks
Reviewing Foundation Checker System
Checks
To ensure a successful VCM installation, Foundation Checker performs a series of system checks to verify
the existence of various applications and system prerequisites.
Components
The system checks evaluate the machine for the following component prerequisites.
n Operating system
n SQL Server
n .NET Framework
n Internet Information Services
n SQL Server Reporting Services
n Internet Explorer
n Windows Data Access Components (WDAC)
n SQL XML
n Environment
n Non-VCM databases
n Windows Services
n Windows Firewall
n Active ports
Displayed Information
The displayed information includes:
n Component. System check name.
n Status. Severity level (OK, Warning, or Error).
n OK. Indicates the check was successful. No further action is required.
n Warning. Indicates that a non-mandatory check has failed. VCM may not install or, if installed, it
may not run optimally.
n Error. Indicates that a required check has failed and VCM will not install.
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