Using VMware vSphere
The virtual machines for your system are deployed with VMware vSphere. Cisco Webex Meetings Server must be installed on VMware virtual machines, subject to the following constraints:
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Use VMware vSphere 5.0, 5.0 Update 1, 5.0 Update 2, 5.1, 5.1 Update 1, 5.5 or 6.0 (CWMS 2.6MR1 and higher).
Earlier releases of vSphere are not supported.
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Use VMware ESXi 5.0, 5.0 Update 1, 5.0 Update 2, 5.1, 5.1 Update 1, 5.5 or 6.0 (CWMS 2.6MR1 and higher).
Use of earlier ESXi releases results in confusing error messages about unsupported hardware that do not explicitly list the problem.
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Verify that the DNS server configured with the ESXi host can resolve the hostnames of the virtual machines that are deployed on that ESXi host.
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You must use VMware vCenter to manage the ESXi hosts on which the Cisco Webex Meetings Server system is deployed.
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When powering down a virtual machine, always select Power Off option.)
for each virtual machine. (Do not use the
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VMWare Tools for CWMS is automatically installed during system deployment and should not be upgraded manually. See docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/VMware_Tools for more information on VMWare Tools. |
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For details on supported VMware configurations, see the Cisco Webex Meetings Server Planning Guide and System Requirements. |