VMware VCENTER CONFIGURATION MANAGER 5.3, Getting Started Manual

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Contents
Copyright 2
About This Book 9
Preparing for Installation 11
Using Installation Manager 12
Understanding Installation Configurations 12
Understanding Tools Installation 13
Checking Prerequisites for Installation 13
Hardware and Software Requirements 13
Administration Rights 13
Default Network Authority Account 13
Default Collector Services Account 14
VMware Application Services Account 14
VCM Remote Virtual Directory 14
Secure Communications Certificates 15
Server Authentication 15
Understanding VCM's Use of FIPS Cryptography 17
VCM’s Use of Microsoft Cryptographic Service Providers (CSPs) for Windows Machines 17
Cryptography for UNIX/Linux Platforms 17
Cryptography used in VCM Software Components 18
Supported Windows and UNIX Platforms 18
Installing VCM Using Installation Manager 19
Using the Installation Manager 19
Navigating VCM Installation Manager Screens 19
Installing VCM and the Related Components 19
Upgrading VCM and Related Components 35
Prerequisites 35
Backup and Recovery 35
Assumptions for Upgrading Your VCM Collector and Database 36
Upgrading to VCM 5.3 36
Upgrading the VCM Database Only 36
Upgrading VCM on a 32-Bit System 36
Upgrading to a 64-Bit System 36
Before Upgrading 37
Performing the Upgrade 37
Upgrading Existing Windows Agents 38
Upgrading Existing Remote Clients 39
Upgrading Existing UNIX Agents 40
To Upgrade the UNIX Agent(s) with a Local Package 40
To Upgrade the UNIX Agent(s) with a Remote Package 41
Upgrading VCM for Virtualization 42
Upgrading an Agent Proxy Machine 43
Upgrading the vSphere Client VCM Plug-in 45
Getting Started with VCM Components and Tools 47
Understanding User Access 47
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