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VMWare vCenter 5

Last Review: 04-23-2013

Available To:

  • Faculty (currently appointed) and Staff

Vendor: VMware

Product: vCenter

Version: 5.5

Standard Software Supported By: Desktop

OIT Support Levels: Full


Download: VMWare vCenter 5 Size:


Function: Manage compliance automatically with out-of-the-box configuration templates. Ensure compliance with policy control and integrated smart alerts across both virtual and physical assets.

System Requirements: OIT Required

  • Base OS: Mac
  • OS Version: 10.5
  • Processor: Intel
  • RAM: 1 GB

System Requirements: Manufacturer Minimum

  • Base OS: Mac
  • OS Version: 10.5
  • Processor: Intel
  • RAM: 512 MB

Known Issues: VMware vCenter 5.5 require Mac OS X 10.5 (Intel), 10.6, or 10.7.  vCenter 5.5 will not install on OS X 10.8.

How to Get: Download the VMware vCenter installer from the downloads web page.

Installation:

Download the VMware vCenter disk image from the Software Download page.

Open the downloaded VMware-VCM dmg file.

Open the mounted VMware-VCM disk image.

Open the Install VMware VCM installer file.

Go through the installer windows and authenticate with an administrator's username and password when prompted.

There will be a long pause between entering the administrator's username and password and the "VMware VCM 5.5.0 is installed" message that will appear once the install is complete.