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1 This how-to guide describes how to install TCMS on an ESXi server from an ISO file.
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4 Installing a TCMS is no different from installing other operating systems and can be done using either the local client or the vSphere Web Client.
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6 = Step 1 – Download the latest TCMS installation image =
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8 You can obtain the download link and login credentials from Rangee Support upon request.
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10 = Step 2 - Make the image accessible =
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12 Save the installation image either to a datastore or to your local hard drive.
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14 = Step 3 – Connect to the ESXi or vCenter Server =
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16 = Step 4 – Open the dialog box for creating a new virtual machine =
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21 = Step 5 – Virtual Machine Settings =
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23 Select the following settings:
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37 For the network adapter, select VMXNET3 or E1000.
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41 Under “CD/DVD Media,” select your TCMS ISO file and choose “Connect on Startup.”
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47 |(% style="width:213px" %)**CATEGORY**|(% style="width:236px" %)**SETTINGS**
48 |(% style="width:213px" %)CONFIGURATION|(% style="width:236px" %)Typical
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54 RAM
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63 //Firmware 10.00+ : Ubuntu 64 bit//
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69 Adapter E1000 or VMXNet3//
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72 HARDDRIVE
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74 //at least. 16GB (32 GB recommended)//
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77 = Step 6—Open the virtual machine console =
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80 If you have stored the installation image on a datastore, select “Remote Server” under Location and choose the ISO file on your datastore.
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84 If you have saved the image on your local computer, select “Local Client” under Location and choose the ISO file on your computer:
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88 Also, enable the “Connect at startup” setting.
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91 = Step 7 – Installation =
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93 Follow the rest of the installation process as described in  [[TCMS - Installation>>doc:HowTos.TCMS - Installation.WebHome]] - Step 3.
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