What is the correct order to install vCenter Server 5.x components?
A.
vCenter Single Sign-On, Inventory Service, vCenter Server
B.
vCenter Server, vCenter Single Sign-On, Inventory Service
C.
vCenter Server, Inventory Service, vCenter Single Sign-On
D.
vCenter Single Sign-On, vCenter Server, Inventory Service
Explanation:
A is correct
to customize the location and setup of each component, you can install the components separately by selecting the individual installation options, in this order: vCenter Single Sign-On, Inventory Service, and vCenter Server.
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2021202
Installation order:
1. vCenter SSO
2. Inventory Service.
3. Web Client.
4. vCenter Server.
it’s incorrect.
The correct order is:
1. vCenter Single Sign-On
2. vSphere Web Client
3. vCenter Inventory Service
4. vCenter Server
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-installation-setup-guide.pdf
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Couldn’t have said it better than Tim Duncan