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‎07-21-2010 07:26 AM

Which SQL Server 2008 features are needed for VCenter 4.1?

Hi guys

I am in the process of moving my 2 machine environment to 4.1.

First I start with my Vcenter which currently is a Win2003 VM running Vcenter 4.0.0 build 208111 and SQL server 2005 Standard (both on the same VM).

This runs fine.

I have prepared another VM which is runnnig Server 2008 R2, and I am installing SQL Server 2008 Enterprise x64.However, I don't know what to pick at the "Feature Selection" screen. I could of course select everything, but I'd rather have only the stuff I actually need.

See attached pic for the options.

PS. While installing SQL server, there are loads of other options that need to be set. There stuff like account names, authentication modes, analysys service configuration, etc etc. I am no Windows SQL DBA, so is there any guide or recommendation on how to configure all of this?

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RParker
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‎07-21-2010 07:59 AM

there any guide or recommendation on how to configure all of this?

Yes the installation guide for install vCenter with SQL Database.

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r41/vsp_41_esx_vc_installation_guide.pdf

SQL requires no additional features to be installed, just the SQL engine, that's ALL vCenter needs. I install the management studio, but that can be done remotely.