VMware VirtualCenter 1.2 Support Documentation

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When you upgrade your VirtualCenter version, you must upgrade all the components, including your VirtualCenter server and VirtualCenter client.

Note: VirtualCenter is not backward compatible. Do not install an older version of VirtualCenter over a newer version of VirtualCenter. If you uninstall a newer version of VirtualCenter you must remove the database as well. The VirtualCenter database is not backward compatible.

1. Back up your VirtualCenter database.

   It is recommended that your database administrator (DBA) perform this task.

2. If you are using an Oracle database: Prior to upgrading, make sure that shared_pool_size parameter is set to no less than 100MB.

   This ensures that the upgrade performs reasonably.

   The shared_pool_size parameter is in the init.ora file. Have your Oracle database administrator check and set this.

3. Download the VirtualCenter installer file from the VMware secure Web site to a local drive.

   www.vmware.com

   Contact your VMware representative for information on the location of the secure Web site.

4. Run the installer.

   Double-click the VMware installation icon or select Start > Run and enter the location of the installer in the Run window.

   The VirtualCenter installer prepares to install the components.

5. Verify you are upgrading the VirtualCenter product. Click Next at the prompt.
6. Accept the upgrade wizard. Click Next at the wizard opening screen.

   The VirtualCenter installer checks the local machine to identify what VirtualCenter components are installed.

7. If you are upgrading the VirtualCenter server:
   1. Specify the database to use.

      Be sure to select the same database type that you used in the previous version of VirtualCenter.

   2. Do not overwrite your database. Accept the default, click No at the prompt.

      If you click Yes, your existing database will be overwritten.

8. If the VirtualCenter server is installed: Indicate whether or not to install the VMware Web Service.

   

   Note: The VMware Web Service must be installed on the same machine as the VirtualCenter server.

   To install the Web service, click the Install VirtualCenter Web service check box. Then click Next.

9. Proceed with the upgrade. Click Install.

   If VirtualCenter server is not already installed or an older version is installed, the current version of VirtualCenter server is installed or upgraded, as needed.

10. When the upgrade is complete, click Finish.