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Chapter 2
Before You Install
Chapter 2:
BEFORE YOU INSTALL
Before Installing vRanger
vRanger Licensing Levels
Trial License
Single License Limitation
vRanger Installation Options
Installing the vRanger Server
Installing vRanger in a Virtual Machine
Installing vRanger on a Physical Server
Installing The vRanger Database
Database options
Installing the Databases
Installing the vRanger Virtual Appliance
Virtual Appliance Usage
Deployment Locations
Creating a vRanger Repository
Bandwidth to Repositories
Repository Storage Devices
Repository Size
Configuring vCenter Permissions
vSphere 5
vSphere 4.x
Configuring The Service Console
2.1.0
Service Console Configurations
Before Installing vRanger
Before installing vRanger, you will need to decide the best architectural option for your environment.
In addition, there are some preliminary configurations that should be made in order to get the most
out of vRanger. The sections in this chapter provide some basic information that you will need in
order to decide where and how to deploy vRanger.
Note: If you are upgrading a previous vRanger version, please see Upgrading vRanger.
2.1.1
vRanger Licensing Levels
There are three levels of vRanger Licensing, each with different available features:
vRanger Standard
vRanger Pro
vReplicator
vRanger Standard
vRanger Pro
Virtual Machine Backup
X
X
Virtual And Physical Machine Restore
X
X
vReplicator