VMware vCenter Server 5.0 without Active Directory - which functions/features will not work

[TimBauer]

Hi @ all,

as in the title mentioned I want to install a VMware vCenter server 5.0, without any Microsoft Active Directory Services. Afaik and if I understood right, the installation without AD is supported by VMware, but there a several functions which will not work for me.

Question: Is there a list or document, which explains exactly those functions, which will not work? I've read about guided consolidation, but mostly I've read the shortcut "etc."

Another question is, that we want to use this vCenter to manage a VMware Virtual Storage Appliance. Any guidance for VSA without a Microsoft Active Directory? Afaik should work as well.

Thanks for your help.

best regards,

Tim

[TimBauer]

anybody?

thanks and best regards.

Tim

[arminmacx]

As i know Active Directory needed for secure authentication and user permission and access.