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VMware vCenter Configuration Manager Package Studio: The application used to the create the
software packages. Requires .NET 3.5.1.
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Software Repositories: The file system used to store the shared software packages. Requires .NET 3.5.1
and IIS 6, 7, or 7.5.
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Package Manager: The application on each managed machine that downloads packages from
repositories, and then installs and removes the software contained in the packages. Requires .NET 3.5.1.
Software Provisioning on Guests
Any virtual machine guest on VMware ESX 3.5 and vSphere 4 (both i and non-i versions) meeting the
above requirements can be used for any of the VCM Software Provisioning components.
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 "Software Provisioning Requirements" on page 9 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 VCMapplication files is C:\Program Files
(x86)\VMware\VCM\AgentFiles\Products.
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.
vCenter Configuration Manager Software Provisioning Components Installation and User's Guide
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