Unable to install VMware vCenter Server on a VM

[writehaseeb]

Hi Everyone,

I am new to the forum. I am trying to install the vcenter server in a VM.

VM configuration: 10G VMDK, used 7G ... 2G memory ... guest os is win XP Pro.

When i run the installer it says:

This installation package could not be opened!!!

I have attached the JPG of the error. Can someone please help!

Regards.

[MattG]

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40/vsp_compatibility_matrix.pdf pg 18 list the compatible OSes for vCenter install.

Is this 64bit XP? what SP2?

-MattG

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[Troy_Clavell]

could be bad media too. Did you download the vCenter ISO and mount that to the VM in question?

[writehaseeb]

No, i have been trying to run the installer from the CD on the host server.

[writehaseeb]

MattG :

NO, win XP is the 32bit one!!! do we need 64bit windows?

[Troy_Clavell · Accepted solution]

64bit is not supported as a Host OS for vCenter, see the compatibility guide posted above. I would try to mount the ISO, using client device instead of from the ESX Host, It could be your DVD image is not good.

[writehaseeb]

I am downloading the vcenter iso. WIll let you know in a while!

[writehaseeb]

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view Troy Clavell's profile] I was able to install the server on the same VM, with mounthing ISO file!!! Thanks for your ultra fast response.

Thanks again to everyone!!! I am sure I will get back soon with more issues!!!