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Software Repository for Windows: Installed on at least one Windows machine in your environment,
and installed on the same machine with Package Studio. Install the repository before installing Package
Studio.
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VMware vCenter Configuration Manager Package Studio: Installed on the same machine as your
software repository.
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Package Manager: Installed on all Windows machines on which you are managing software
provisioning.
To uninstall the above applications using a script at a later date, you should save a copy of each of the .msi
files in an archive location. To uninstall using the .msi, you must have the same version used to install the
application.
Install Software Repository for Windows
The Software Repository for Windows and the VMware vCenter Configuration Manager Package Studio
should be installed on the same machine. The process installs the Repository folders and subfolders, and
configures the virtual directory. The virtual directory is used by Package Manager to access the repository.
Prerequisites
Target machine meets the supported hardware requirements, operating system, and software
requirements. See
VCM Hardware and Software Requirements Guide for currently supported platforms and
requirements.
Access to the Repository.msi, which is available on the VMware website or in the vCenter Configuration
Manager application files.The default location in the VCM application files is
C:\Program
Files\VMware\VCM\AgentFiles\Products
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Procedure
1. Double-click
Repository.msi
.
The Welcome page appears.
2. Click Next .
The License Agreement page appears.
3. Review the agreement, and then select I accept the terms of the License Agreement to continue. The
other options become available.
4. Select I am an authorized agent and/or representative of the customer/end-user and I have read the
terms and conditions stated above .
5. Click Next .
The Installation Folder page appears.
6. Use the default path or click Change to modify the path. When the path is correct, click Next .
The Virtual Directory page appears.
7. Use the default name or type a new name in the text box.
8. Click Next.
The Ready to Install page appears.
9. Click Install .
When the installation is completed, the Setup Complete page appears.
10. Click Finish .
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