Version Control Installation Guide

5 Installing the VCA on Windows operating systems
VCA requirements for Windows
The VCA can be used in conjunction with HP SIM and the VCRM. The options must be configured for full
functionality. The installation of the VCA requires that you specify a certified login with a VCRM. When
specified, VCAs can determine the versions of HP software and firmware installed on each individual system
and compare the version with the latest software or firmware and baseline definitions available in the VCRM.
The following diagram illustrates a logical order for the initial VCA installation process on a Windows
operating system.
System requirements
To install the VCA on a Windows system, the system must meet the following minimum requirements.
Supported hardware and software
• Supported operating systems
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2•
• Windows Server 2003 R2
• Windows Server 2003 ES for 64-bit Extended Systems (starting with the ProLiant Support Pack
7.2 and later)
• Windows Server 2003 64-bit Enterprise Edition
• Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based systems, 64-bit
• Windows Storage Server 2003
• Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 x64 Edition
• Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 x64 Edition R2
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation
• Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based systems
• Windows Server 2008 x64
• Windows XP Professional, XP 32-bit and 64-bit edition
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Server software
TCP/IP installed•
• SMH installed (starting with the ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later)
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