Dell Vizioncore Installation and Setup Guide
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5. Step 1 ESX Server Tab 1 From the interface click on the ESX Servers tab When accessing the ESX Server tab for the first time the Welcome to the ESX Server dialog appears The ESX Server Window Hot Tip Welcome to the ESX Server window To begin vOptimizer Pro must be configured to connect to VMware Virtual infrastructure vOptimizer Pro can be configured to directly manage VMs running on a single host and or manage VMs running on multiple hosts through VirtusiCenter If you would like to configure VirtualCenter then press VitualCenter button If would like to configure ESX host then press ESX host button VirtualCenter ESX server 2 Inthe Welcome to ESX Server dialog click VirtualCenter The New VirtualCenter Wizard appears This wizard walks you through the process of configuring credentials for a VirtualCenter connection as well as credentials for each managed ESX Server Running vOptimizer Pro 45 ESX Server Configuration Step 2 VirtualCenter Settings 1 In the New VirtualCenter Wizard enter the required information Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro New VirtualCenter Wizard Please configure VirtualCenter settings IP address Port SOK 443 4 Name Vizioncore User name administrat vOptimizer Pro Password Tmeoat S sec Verify password Test Connection User name and password will be used to establish connection wth a specified Center O VMware VirtualCenter Next gt Canc
6. This is the port used for SSH traffic Default value is 22 Port Default value is 422 This value should not be changed Timeout Default value is 5 seconds 48 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide 4 Click Test Connection If the connection is properly configured a success message appears Oyoos 151 10 0 5 151 pS E i Connecting to server through the web interface on 10 0 5 151 443 as username Connecting to server through the web interface Success Connecting to 10 0 5 151 on port 22 via SSH as root Successful connection 5 Click Next Y Check successful Note vOptimizer Pro will automatically repeat this process for each ESX Server managed by the configured VirtualCenter Connecting to an ESX Server Step 1 ESX Servers Tab 1 From the interface click on the ESX Servers tab When accessing the ESX Server tab for the first time the Welcome to the ESX Server dialog appears The ESX Server Window Hot Tip Welcome to the ESX Server window To begin vOptimizar Pro must be configured to connect to VMware virtual infrastructure vOptimizer Pro can be configured to directly manage VMs running on a single host and or manage Ms running on multiple hosts through VirtusiCenter If you would like to configure VirtualCenter then press VirtualCenter button IF would like to configure ESX host then press ESX host button 2 In the Welcome to
7. e VMware ESX Server 3 0 3 e VMware ESX Server 3 0 2 Update 1 e VMware ESX Server 3 0 2 e VMware ESX Server 3 0 1 The following versions of ESX Server are not supported e VMware ESXi Server any version e VMware ESX Server 2 5 4 e VMware ESX Server 2 5 3 e VMware ESX Server 2 5 2 Supported Guest Operating Systems vOptimizer Pro performs two different types of functions optimizations and storage reclamations The supported Guest Operating systems differ for each function 24 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Optimization vOptimizer Pro supports optimization functions on the following guest operating systems All service packs are supported e Windows 2000 Server x86 e Windows 2000 Professional x86 e Windows Server 2003 x86 x64 e Windows XP Professional x86 x64 Storage Reclamation e Windows 2000 Server x86 e Windows 2000 Professional x86 e Windows Server 2003 x86 x64 e Windows XP Professional x86 x64 Guest Configuration Requirements vOptimizer Pro communicates with target VMs using the VM s IP address In addition vOptimizer Pro uses VMware Tools to perform certain functions of the optimization and resize process For this reason VMware Tools must be installed and running on every target VM Caution vOptimizer Pro will not be able to optimize or resize VMs without these configurations being present VMware Tools VMware Tools is a suite of utilities that enhances the performa
8. of the license agreement License Agreement Please take a moment to read the icense agreement now If you accept the tems balow dick I Agea then Next Otharv se dick Cancel Vizioncore Inc Beta Test Agreement PLEASE READ THIS BETA TEST AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BY DOWNLOADING INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE YOU INDICATE ACCEPTANCE OF AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DO NOT DOWNLOAD INSTALL OR MEE TUE COCHAANE THC ACDECMENT NACO MAT CUDENCENCE naw Do Not Ages Agree 2 If you selected I Agree click Next 30 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Step 4 Installation Folder 1 Choose the location where you want to install vOptimizer Pro You can accept the default location C Program Files Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro or click Browse to navigate to another location Select Installation Folder The retaler wil netal vizoncore wOptimizer Pro to the following folder To install in this folder cho Next To instal to a different folder enter it below cr cick Browse Folder Caprogram Hlestidoncore Optimizar Pro Browse Disk Cost F Create Velancore Optimizer Pro shortcut on desktop Carel Back Next gt 2 If desired click Disk Cost to see the amount of free space available on the local machine and how much space is required by the vOptimizer Pro installation pa T Y Vizioncor
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10. you ve downloaded the vOptimizer Pro executable from the Vizioncore website To install vOptimizer Pro Step 1 File Extraction The vOptimizer Pro installer prompts you to extract the setup exe and vOptimizer msi B WinZip Self Extractor vOptimizerPro 2 Lexe yy ames To unzip all files in vOptimizerPro 2 1 exe to the specified folder press the Unzip button 4 Overwrite files without prompting 4 When done unzipping open setup exe 1 Click Unzip to accept the default directory or Click Browse and select a different location Click Unzip After the extraction completes the Welcome to the vOptimizer Pro Setup Wizard dialog appears Installing vO ptimizer P ro 29 Installing a new version of vOptimizer Pro Step 2 Welcome Screen The Welcome to the vOptimizer Pro Setup Wizard dialog marks the start of the installation process Welcome to the Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Setup Wizard The retaler wil guide you through the steps requred to rstal Mncncore Optimizar Pro on your computer WARMING Ths computer program is protected by copyright law and international treabes Unauthoreed cunication or dstrbuten of this program or ary portion of it may result in severe dl or criminal penalties and wil be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible uncer the law aw oe J 1 Click Next Step 3 License Agreement 1 Read through the License Agreement statement and accept or decline the terms
11. ESX Server dialog click ESX Server Running vOptimizer Pro 49 ESX Server Configuration The New ESX Server Wizard appears This wizard walks you through the process of configuring credentials for connection to an ESX Server Step 2 ESX Server Settings 1 In the New ESX Server Wizard enter the required information Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro New ESX Server Wizard xs Please configure ESX server settings A IP address Port SOK 443 Y Name Port SSH 22 Vizioncore User name vOptimaer Port 422 vOptimizer Pro Password Tmeot 5 sec Verify password Test Connection Root password Verify root password Y Create account if t doesnit exist Note default ESX host security does not allow establishing SSH connection with root account Login and password from this dislog wil be used to open a secure SSH connection After the connection is established a session will be impersonated under the root account and vOptimizer Pro will be able to perform the resize operation Next gt Cancel a IP address Enter the IP address of the target ESX Server b Port SDK This port is used for API calls to VMware s SDK The default value is 443 c Name This field will automatically populate with the name of the ESX Server d Port SSH This is the port used for SSH traffic Default value is 22 e User name Enter the user name of a non root account for vOptimizer Pro to use to connect to the ESX Server f Port Default
12. Financial Services Government Healthcare Manufacturing and High Tech Vizioncore Inc can be found in offices around the globe and at www vizioncore com Feedback on the Documentation We are interested in receiving feedback from you about our documentation For example did you notice any errors in the documentation Were any features undocumented Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve the documentation All comments are welcome Please submit your feedback to the following email address info vizioncore com Please do not submit Technical Support related issues to this email address Introduction to this Guide Feedback on the Documentation Contacting Dell Note If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit http support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Note Toll free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 5 Choose the meth
13. Product Activation Wizard To activate the product simply step through the Wizard You will need your serial number click Next to begin Step 2 Activation Type Online activation occurs via communication over the internet between the vOptimizer Pro machine and the Vizioncore license server If you use a proxy server for internet access configure your proxy information by clicking Proxy Settings For more information on Offline Activation Offline Activation on page 40 1 Select Activate online with Vizioncore Click Next Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard zT Select Activation Type Activation type Activate online with Vizioncore internet access required Aktivate offline with Vizioncore through email Proxy settings Support lt Back Next gt Cancel J Step 3 Activation Information 1 The Enter Activation Information dialog appears Enter your serial number in the Serial number field Click Next Note Your serial number must be entered exactly as it appears in your license e mail Running vOptimizer P ro Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard Enter Activation Information Support lt Back Next gt Cancel Step 4 Activation Completed The Activation Completed message appears vOptimizer Pro is now activated 1 Click Finish to close the dialog Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard
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20. Congratulations Activation completed successfully Please refer to the User Manual or online Help to start your first optimization Licensing 39 40 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Offline Activation If an internet connection is not available to the vOptimizer Pro machine you may perform an offline activation Offline activation requires an active email account and email client To perform an offline activation Step 1 Product Activation Wizard vOptimizer Pro activation is accomplished via a simple wizard that is accessed from the Help menu e From the vOptimizer Pro user interface click Help then Activation The Product Activation Wizard dialog appears Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard Welcome to the Product Activation Wizard To activate the product simply step through the Wizard You will need your serial number dick Next to begin Step 2 Activation Type 1 Select Activate offline with Vizioncore Click Next Running vOptimizer P ro 41 Licensing Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard LaJ Select Activation Type Activation type Activate online with Vizioncore internet access required BBativate offine with Vizioncore through emai Proxy settings Support lt Back Next gt Cancel The Create Activation Request dialog displays Step 3 Activation Information 1 The Enter Activation
21. Information dialog appears Enter your serial number in the Serial number field Click Next Note Your serial number must be entered exactly as it appears in your license e mail Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard z Enter Activation Information Serial number 42 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Step 4 Create Request Offline activation is accomplished by sending a machine specific request file to Vizioncore via email This step of the activation process creates and names the folder per your specifications 1 Click the browse icon to select the destination for the request file gt Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard z Create Activation Request Create an offline activation request file and send it by email to activate vizioncore com Vizioncore will instantly generate a reply with an attached response file that will be used in the next Wizard step Path to file full path and extension areq are required Support lt Back Next gt Cancel 2 Browse to the desired location and enter a name for the file Caution Do not change the file extension Request files must have a areq extension EXA a Save in SE C on Tient C 0250 Desktop S My Documents SE eo Save astype Activation request fies area Cancel J A Running vOptimizer P ro 43 Licensing Step 5 E mail Request 1 E mail the re
22. Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Version 2 1 Installation and Setup Guide O 2008 Vizioncore Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED This guide contains proprietary information protected by copyright The software described in this guide is furnished under a software license or nondisclosure agreement This software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the applicable agreement No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without the written permission of Vizioncore Inc If you have any questions regarding your potential use of this material contact Vizioncore Inc 975 Weiland Ave Buffalo Grove IL 60089 www vizioncore com email info vizioncore com Refer to our Web site for regional and international office information Trademarks Vizioncore the Vizioncore logo and vOptimizer Pro are trademarks and registered trademarks of Vizioncore Inc in the United States of America and other countries Other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this guide are property of their respective owners Patent Pending Third Party Contributions For a list of third party components and licenses see Appendix License Credits Disclaimer The information in this document is provided in connection with Vizioncore products No license express or implied by estoppel or otherwise
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24. e vOptimizer Pro Disk Space Ls The iist below includes the drives you can install Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro to along with each drive s avaiable and required disk space 3 Click Next Step 5 Confirm Installation 1 Click Next to install vOptimizer Pro Installing vO ptimizer P ro 31 Installing a new version of vOptimizer Pro y Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro GCES z Confirm Installation The instaler is ready to install Viioncore TM vOptimizes Pro on your computer Chick Next to start the instalation The vOptimizer Pro installation will begin This process may take several minutes Step 6 Complete The installation is complete Click Close to exit the installer y Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro lele z Installation Complete O Visencore TM vOptimizer Pro has been successfully installed Chick Close to ext I Start Vizioncoee TM vOptimizer Pro after installation Open Vicionccee TM vOptimizer Pro help Please use Windows Update to check for any cacal updates to the NET Framework 32 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Uninstalling vOptimizer Pro Uninstalling vOptimizer Pro is a simple process utilizing the application s installer To remove vOptimizer Pro Step 1 vOptimizer Pro Installer 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt Vizioncore gt Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro gt Uninstall Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro
25. e or the online help A Activation Offline 40 Online 37 Adding a VirtualCenter 44 Adding an ESX Server 48 D Dell Support 8 H Hardware Requirements 22 Installation Requirements 22 Installing vOptimizer Pro 28 L Licensing evaluation license 37 Licensing vOptimizer Pro 37 0 Offline Activation 40 Online Activation 37 R Requirements Guest Configuration 24 Hardware 22 Installation 22 Software 22 S Software Requirements 22 Supported Index 39 Characters in VM Names 25 GuestOS 23 Platforms 23 T Text conventions 5 U Uninstalling vOptimizer Pro 32 Keeping cost database 32 V Vizioncore Software 6 VM Names 25 VMware Tools 24 vOptimizer Pro Installing 28 Licensing 37 Service 36 Starting 36 Uninstalling 32
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27. efault Credentials Individual Hosts Note This procedure continues from Step 2 VirtualCenter Settings on page 45 1 Inthe New VirtualCenter Wizard select Specify root lever user 2 Click Next The Configure ESX Host Settings dialog appears Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro New ESX Server Wizard I Please configure ESX server settings f IP address Port SOK 443 Y Name Port SSH 22 lizioncore User name vOptnizer Port 422 vOptimizer Pro Password Teak 5 s verfy password Test Connection Root password Verfy root password Y Create account if it doesnt exist Note default ESX host security does not allow establishing SSH connection with root account Login and password from this dialog will be used to open a secure SSH connection After the connection is establched a session will be impersonated under the root account and vOptimizer Pro will be able to perform the resize operation 3 In the Configure ESX Host Settings dialog enter the required information a User name Enter the name of an account with non root access to the ESX Server Note This account does not have to exist vOptimizer Pro can create the account for you Password Verify Password Enter the password for the non root account Root Password Verify Root Password Enter the password for the root account on your ESX Server Port SDK This port is used for API calls to VMware s SDK The default value is 443 Port SSH
28. el a IP Address Enter the IP address of the VirtualCenter server This field accepts only IP addresses Port SDK This port is used for API calls to VMware s SDK The default value is 443 o c Name This field will automatically populate with the name of the VirtualCenter server e User name Enter the user name of an account with Administrator access to the VirtualCenter e Password Verify Password Enter the password for the account used f Timeout This defaults to 5 seconds 2 Click Next Step 3 Default Credentials All Hosts vOptimizer Pro offers the option of configuring a single set of credentials for all ESX Server hosts or specifying credentials for each host individually For information on configuring credentials for individual hosts see Step 3a Default Credentials Individual Hosts on page 47 1 In the Default root level credentials dialog select Use a single default 2 Click Next The Default ESX Host Settings dialog appears 46 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide 8 Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro New VirtualCenter Wizard Default ESX host settings a Defout user name A Defauk password ior i u Verfy password Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro et Verify root password Y Create defauk account if k doesnt exist These credentials wil be used as defauk on each ESX host within VirtuaiCerter Note default ESX host security does not allow establishing SSH connection with r
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30. ere are several common configurations for which vOptimizer Pro s resizing operations are not supported These configurations are listed below e VMs configured with Dynamic Discs e VMs that contain VMDKs with open snaphots e VMs that contain VMDKs stored on either virtual or physical RDMs e VMs that contain VMDKs that were thinly provisioned For more information see vOptimizer Pro and Thin Provisioning in the vOptimizer Pro 2 1 Release Notes Caution This list should not be considered as exhaustive The best course of action is always to carefully evaluate vOptimizer Pro prior to purchasing Installing vO ptimizer P ro 27 Installing vOptimizer Pro This chapter guides you through the process of installing vOptimizer Pro using the vOptimizer Pro installer This chapter contains the following sections Preparing to Install Installing a new version Of vOptiMizer PLO coccion 28 E FIOni naai 32 28 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Preparing to Install You will need the following to install vOptimizer Pro e A physical or virtual machine to host the vOptimizer Pro installation e Administrator access to the machine on which vOptimizer Pro will be installed e Administrator access to the target VMs Installing a new version of vOptimizer Pro The installation of vOptimizer Pro is a simple process with few options for variance The installation sequence is the same for all platforms The procedure below assumes
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32. f other documents referenced in this guide vOptimizer Pro Documentation Suite The documentation suite is made up of the core documentation set plus documents set for advanced configurations Documentation is provided in a combination of online help and PDF e Online Help You can open online help by selecting Tutorial in the Help menu e PDF The What s New Guide Installation and Setup Guide and User Guide are provided as PDF files The PDF guides are included in the zip file downloaded from Vizioncore Adobe Reader is required Core Documentation Set The core documentation set consists of the following 6 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide e Release Notes PDF e What s New Guide PDF e Installation and Setup Guide set PDF e vOptimizer Pro User Guide PDF and online help About Vizioncore Inc Vizioncore was formed in July 2002 as a consulting and software development company with the mission to create easy to use software solutions that performed reliable and repeatable automation of datacenter functions specifically for the Citrix platform A main corporate goal was to enable business partners to offer solutions that targeted real world IT issues and provided the best possible installation and automation for their clients systems Vizioncore s solutions have proved successful in organizations from small to mid sized businesses to large enterprises in a wide variety of vertical industries including
33. nce of the virtual machine s guest operating system and improves management of the virtual machine VMware Tools must be installed and running on target VMs will not be able to optimize or resize a VM if VMware Tools is not running For more information on installing VMware Tools see page 155 of VMware s Basic System Administration Guide System Requirements 25 GuestConfiguration Requirements Connected NIC In order for a virtual machine to connect to a physical network the s virtual network card vNIC seen by the Guest OS must be connected and mapped to a vSwitch connected to at least one physical network adapter For more information on network configuration see Networking and Advanced Networking in the VMware ESX Server Configuration Guide Tip VMware documentation is available via the VMware Online Library http oubs vmware com vi35 wwhelp wwhimpl js html wwhelp htm VM Names Avoid using special characters in VM names Special characters such as those listed below can cause problems during VMDK resizing single quote equals double quote carrot s dash percent sign exclamation point question mark at sign ampersand amp number sign asterisk E dollar sign 5 parentheses plus sign bracket braces pipe semicolon i underscore colon period 26 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Configurations Not Supported Th
34. neesvessessessesssessssssessscsssssusssessssesnsassesneeseesneesneeseesnsssnesses 5 Core Documentations ii Mies dod Minot de decal aad ee al ae a ks 5 ADOULV IZIONCOFEING Sscisuitansieteened AA AAA AAA 6 Feedback onthe DOCUMENTO iii a cd ad dada 6 Contacting Dell vecina ada 8 System Requirements Installation Required ratas 22 R so rce Requirements cet a Abin a nnd Gah aa od 22 Software R equirements cia nit 22 Supported Plationms 2 sicdaten ET 23 Supported Guest Operating SySte MS viciosa wien rerun desiree acer Ea 23 OPUMIZATON cet Siccsrs ere Lie E a of 24 Storage Reclamatii niaaa Ade Aa 24 Guest Configuration Requirements coito a 24 VM Wale TOO S iii di Aa innit edad dn il diodo 24 Connected ME ini da aaa 25 MN MES moras oi an 25 Configuration Not S upported cion is ee a oe K 26 Installing vOptimizer Pro Preparingto lia ita Installing a new version of vOptimizer PLO vocacion 28 Uninstall vOPUMIZENP TO soi a is add caitio 32 Running vOptimizer Pro Before You Get Started StarUng VO PUMIZET PIO AANER ESEE A ARAA A A ARETA decks Dra LCR A a aaa aaa NN Online Acta Offline ACliVatiOn iii A A A Ea ESS GrveriG ONnGUra IM ata od as Connecting to Virtua aci aia bibi Connecting to an ESX Server Introduction to this Guide 3 Introduction to this Guide Vizioncore yOptimizer Pro is the recognized industry standard VM optimization solution vOptimizer Pro is an advanced optimization technology that red
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37. oot account Login and password from this dialog will be used to open a secure SSH connection After connection establishment the session wil be impersonated under the root account and vOptimizer Pro will be able to perform the resize operation lt Back Next gt Cancel 3 In the Default ESX Host settings dialog enter the required information a Default user name Enter the name of an account with non root access to the ESX Servers managed by the configured VirtualCenter Note This account does not have to exist vOptimizer Pro can create the account for you b Default password Verify Password Enter the password for the non root account c Default Root Password Verify Root Password Enter the password for the root account on your ESX Servers 4 If the non root account entered above does not exist on the managed ESX Servers select Create default account if it doesn t exist Note If the configured account already exists on an ESX Server with a different password it will not be created 5 Click Next Note If the default non root username or password is not valid for an ESX Server the warning screen will appear If an ESX Server has a non standard security configuration you may configure a connection to that host individually For more information see Step 3a Default Credentials Individual Hosts on page 47 6 Click Finish to complete the wizard Running vOptimizer Pro 47 ESX Server Configuration Step 3a D
38. proper scoping and sizing exercise At a minimum you will be required to provide hardware matching the specifications below Resource Requirements vOptimizer Pro is a standalone application that requires no external database or infrastructure components The resource requirements for the vOptimizer Pro server are e CPU 1 GHz 32 bit x86 processor e RAM 1 GB of system memory e Storage At least 4 GB free hard disk space e Graphics At least 1024x768 video resolution 1280x1024 or greater recommended Software Requirements vOptimizer Pro requires a physical or virtual machine running one of the following operating systems All service pack levels are supported e Windows XP Professional x86 x64 e Windows Vista Business or Ultimate x86 x64 e Windows Server 2003 x86 x64 e Windows Small Business Server x86 x64 e Windows Server 2008 x86 x64 System Sel Ra 23 Supported Platforms Note vOptimizer Pro requires the Microsoft NET Framework version 2 0 You can confirm that you have NET Framework v2 0 installed by accessing Start gt Add or Remove Programs You can install NET Framework v2 0 through Internet Explorer gt Tools gt Windows Update Alternately you can download it from www microsoft com Supported Platforms vOptimizer Pro supports the following versions of VMware ESX Server e VMware ESX Server 3 5 Update 3 e VMware ESX Server 3 5 Update 2 e VMware ESX Server 3 5 Update 1 e VMware ESX Server 3 5
39. quest file to activation vizioncore com Note Itis not necessary to specify a subject or provide any details in the email This is an automated process 2 After afew moments you will receive an automated response that contains your license file Save this file to a location accessible to the vOptimizer Pro machine Step 6 Open Response File After receiving the response email from Vizioncore return to the Product Activation Wizard 1 Browse to the location of your response file Click Open 2 Click Next Step 7 Activation Completed The Activation Completed message appears vOptimizer Pro is now activated 1 Click Finish to close the dialog Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard Congratulations Activation completed successfully Please refer to the User Manual or online Help to start your first optimization lt Back Finish Cancel 44 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide ESX Server Configuration vOptimizer Pro must be configured to connect to VMware Virtual Infrastructure components prior to using the program vOptimizer Pro can be configured to connect to VirtualCenter to manage multiple ESX Servers or configured with connections to ESX Servers on an individual basis To configure e A VirtualCenter connection see Connecting to VirtualCenter on page 44 e An individual ESX Server connection see Connecting to an ESX Server on page 48 Connecting to VirtualC enter
40. quirements and licensing This guide is organized as follows Chapter 1 System Requirements This chapter outlines the hardware and software requirements for installing vOptimizer Pro as well as detailing which platforms and guest operating systems are supported Chapter 2 Installing vOptimizer Pro This chapter describes the process for installing vOptimizer Pro Chapter 3 Running vOptimizer Pro This chapter outlines the process of starting vOptimizer Pro for the first time licensing the application and configuring connections with the Virtual Infrastructure Introduction to this Guide 5 vOptimizer Pro Documentation Suite Text Conventions The following table summarizes how text styles are used in this guide Convention Code Description Monospace text represents code code objects and command line input This includes e Java language source code and examples of file contents e Classes objects methods properties constants and events e HTML documents tags and attributes Variables Monospace plus italic text represents variable code or command line objects that are replaced by an actual value or parameter Interface Bold text is used for interface options that you select such as menu items as well as keyboard commands Files components and documents Italic text is used to highlight the following items e Pathnames file names and programs e Figure captions e The names o
41. rs Local Users and Groups Reliability and Pertorme vOptimizer Service Q vOptimizer Service Enables Win Manages au w Manages au Provides Wi Securely en The WesPlu onnect Now Config Act as a Reg Windows Defender Scan youre Started Windows Driver Foundation Us Manages us Started Licensing vOptimizer Pro includes a fourteen day evaluation period during which you may perform two optimizations To use vOptimizer Pro after that evaluation period or for more machines you must purchase a license and activate the application There are two methods by which vOptimizer Pro can be activated e Online Activation e Offline activation via e mail with Vizioncore Online Activation Online activation is the most direct method of activating vOptimizer Pro Before beginning the online activation verify that the machine on which vOptimizer Pro is installed has a live connection to the internet In order to activate vOptimizer Pro you will need the serial number provided to you via e mail from Vizioncore Step 1 Product Activation Wizard vOptimizer Pro activation is accomplished via a simple wizard that is accessed from the Help menu e From the vOptimizer Pro user interface click Help then Activation The Product Activation Wizard dialog appears 38 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Activation Wizard aa Welcome to the
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43. tandusundomndutangu miu RA REE 37 OIE ACUC ad dsd dun on dames 40 ESA Server COMIGUTADON cacon cido dae 44 Connecting to Vitrales 44 Connecing DIN ESA SEVE ainia naci oc sa 48 36 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide Before You Get Started The instructions in this chapter assume that you have already installed vOptimizer Pro If you have not see Installing a new version of vOptimizer Pro on page 28 for installation instructions Starting vOptimizer Pro After the installation is complete you can access vOptimizer Pro through the Start menu e Choose Start gt Programs gt Vizioncore gt Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro gt Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro Note You may also access the vOptimizer Pro User Guide and the online help file from the same location vOptimizer Pro Service The vOptimizer Pro Service must be running in order for vOptimizer Pro to operate To verify the Service is running 1 From the Start menu right click on My Computer 2 Click Manage 3 Scroll down to find vOptimizer Pro Service If the vOptimizer Pro Service is running you will see Started under the Status column or If the vOptimizer Pro Service is stopped highlight the service and click Start Running vOptimizer P ro 37 Licensing E File Action view Help je gt o 2M2cslb gt eaun BE Computer Management Local ES a System Tools s AAA Services O Task Scheduler a PEPES Event Viewer dl Shared Folde
44. to any intellectual property right is granted by this document or in connection with the sale of Vizioncore products EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN VIZIONCORE S TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SPECIFIED IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THIS PRODUCT VIZIONCORE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTY RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL VIZIONCORE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF INFORMATION ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS DOCUMENT EVEN IF VIZIONCORE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Vizioncore makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice Vizioncore does not make any commitment to update the information contained in this document Installation and Setup Guide March 2009 Version 2 1 Table of Contents Introduction to this Guide ADOUEVO PUMIZO Proa a A A Aid About Guidea innen diia 4 How to US this UI rra A a dE dde AO Ped 4 TEX CONVENUONS A A ASA ais 5 vOptimizer Pro Documentation Suite usssessessessessssssessssesscsnss
45. uces a virtual machine s virtual hard drive to the smallest size possible amp also optimizes Window s guest operating systems for speed amp performance This chapter contains the following sections POUL VO POTES Fcio taba 4 CUE ME ida 4 AU INCA Mi a lid td auatiatee 6 4 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide About vOptimizer Pro vOptimizer Pro is a Windows VM optimization and storage reclamation solution that helps to manage VM sprawl and growing enterprise storage costs 1t also maximizes the guest OS performance of every running VM The two main functions of vOptimizer Pro are e To enable the reclamation of space taken on ESX datastores by automating the periodic resizing of NTFS partitions for Windows based VMs e To improve VM performance and reduce the footprint of Windows by enabling the periodic deletion of selected files and services Perhaps the most impactful of the 2 prime functions is storage reclamation vOptimizer Pro performs a partition adjustment of any ESX based VM via an automated process of mounting an offline VM inspection of the VM s file system and guest OS followed by a NTFS resizing of the VM s partition About this Guide This section outlines an approach for using this guide reviews the text conventions that are used and summarizes the rest of the documentation set How to Use this Guide This guide walks you through a vOptimizer Pro installation including information on system re
46. value is 422 This value should not be changed g Password Verify Password Enter the password for the non root account h Timeout This defaults to 5 seconds i Root Password Verify Root Password Enter the password for the root account on your ESX Server 50 vOptimizer Pro Installation and Setup Guide 2 Click Test Connection If the connection is properly configured a success message appears 10 0 5 151 10 0 5 151 pS Connecting to server through the web interface on 10 0 5 151 443 as username Connecting to server through the web interface Success Connecting to 10 0 5 151 on port 22 via SSH as root Successful connection wW Check successful Close 3 Click Next The Congratulations dialog appears Vicioncore vOptimizer Pro New ESX Server Wizard Congratulations g 7 Si maea do To sat reciamator go to Took gt Peleences eur and create de torear r Pre qsim To set Winds MIO sritan GN veste a project and then pechy ente project level To de Ds cick the Prajects tab and 7 Create a rem project for eptimeation lt tok neh Comet 4 Click Finish Step 3 Add Additional ESX Servers 1 From the Servers pane click the Add ESX Server button ae 2 Repeat procedure described in Step 2 ESX Server Settings on page 49 Note This concludes the initial setup of Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro For more information please refer to the vOptimizer Pro User Guid
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