Cisco Systems 78-17023-01 manual Installing Virtual Network Data Server, System Requirements

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Installing Virtual Network Data Server

These installation instructions apply to Virtual Network Data Server, which is supported on Windows only. After you complete this procedure, return to the “Installation Workflow” section on page 1-1.

System Requirements

The host system for Virtual Network Data Server must meet minimum requirements. These requirements are documented in the “Virtual Network Data Server: System Requirements” section on page 2-4.

If the host system does not meet minimum requirements, do not install Virtual Network Data Server. If the host system does not have an Oracle database or an Oracle client installation, but meets all other requirements, install Oracle before installing Virtual Network Data Server. The following section describes the installation procedures you need to follow for specific installation scenarios.

Installation Workflow

This chapter covers the various installation scenarios you may encounter with Virtual Network Data Server. The procedures you must follow depend upon whether this is an initial Virtual Network Data Server installation or an upgrade. The procedures to follow also depend upon whether Virtual Network Data Server uses a local or a remote database.

Select the installation workflow appropriate for your circumstances. Follow the procedures in your workflow to install Virtual Network Data Server.

•Workflow 1: Initial Installation (Local Oracle Database), page 4-2

•Workflow 2: Initial Installation (Remote Oracle Database), page 4-2

•Workflow 3: Initial Installation (Oracle Already Installed), page 4-3

Note You can install and run one instance only of Virtual Network Data Server on any one computer.

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