VMware VCLOUD REQUEST MANAGER 1.0.0, Configuration Manual

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Contents
About This Book 5
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About vCloud Request Manager 7
Request Manager Components 7
How Request Manager Uses Network Ports 11
Preparing to Use Request Manager 11
Installation Planning Worksheet 12
Finding More Information 13
2
Request Manager System Requirements 15
System Requirements 15
Oracle Configuration 17
Performance and Scalability 18
Security 19
3
Installing Request Manager 21
Installation Process Overview 21
Install Request Manager 21
Configure Request Manager 22
4
Accessing Request Manager 27
Access the Request Manager Admin Portal 27
Access the Request Manager Admin Portal without Active Directory 28
Access the Request Manager User Portal 28
5
Administration Overview 31
Active Directory 31
Request Manager Roles 35
Connecting to Multiple Instances of VMware vCloud Director 37
Incoming Email Server 44
Workflow Management 47
Cloud Blueprints 57
Defining Providers 59
Polling Service 60
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About Software License Management 61
Understanding Licenses 61
Create a Software Product 61
Edit a Software Product 62
Delete a Software Product 62
Add License Information to a Software Product 63
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