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2 On the vCenter Server tab, select Database.
3 Select the Database Type from the drop-down menu.
Option Description
embedded
Use the embedded database. This option is available only for a small
inventory size, with fewer than 5 hosts and 50 virtual machines.
oracle
Use an external Oracle database.
4 Type the server and port information.
This option is disabled if the database type is set to embedded.
5 Type the instance name.
This option is disabled if the Database Type is set to embedded.
6 Type the database login and password.
This option is disabled if the Database Type is set to embedded.
7 Click Test Settings to verify that the settings you entered are valid.
8 Click Save Settings to save your changes.
9 (Optional) Click Reset database contents.
10 Start or restart vCenter Server.
Configure Network Settings for the VMware vCenter Server Appliance
Configure network settings for the VMware vCenter Server Appliance to specify static IP and proxy settings.
Prerequisites
Install the VMware vCenter Server Appliance and configure the database. See “Configure Database Settings
for the VMware vCenter Server Appliance,” on page 44 and the vSphere Installation and Setup documentation.
Procedure
1 Log in to the VMware vCenter Server Appliance Web console.
2 On the Network tab, click Address.
3 Select the method by which vCenter Server obtains IP settings.
Option Description
DHCP
vCenter Server obtains IP settings from a DHCP server. This is the default
setting.
Static
vCenter Server uses static IP settings. Specify the IP address, netmask, and
gateway.
4 (Optional) Specify DNS configuration information.
5 Click Save Settings.
6 (Optional) Select Proxy, and select Use a proxy server to use a proxy server for vCenter Server.
7 (Optional) Specify a proxy server and proxy port. .
8 (Optional) Specify a proxy username and proxy password if your proxy server requires them.
9 Click Save Settings.
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