AlarmVM System Requirements

Monitored Server Requirements

  • vCenter Server 4.0 and higher
  • ESX or ESXi Host 4.0 and higher (if connecting directly to the host)

AlarmVM Server Requirements

  • VMware ESX or ESXi  4.0 and higher
  • vCenter 4.0 and above, recommended, but not required
  • Windows Server
    •  Recommend Windows 2008 Server R2 or Windows 7. 
    • Other supported servers: WindowsXP, Vista, 7, and  Windows 2003 Server
    • Server must always on (e.g. a laptop might not be a good choice)
  • 4Gb RAM (minimum)
  • 4Gb Storage (minimum)
  • Recommend at least 2 CPUs (physical or virtual)

Client Browser

  • Internet Explorer 7 and higher
  • Firefox 3.6 and higher
  • Chrome (latest stable)
  • Safari 3 and higher

Installation

  • AlarmVM is completely self contained. It downloads and installs in minutes. 
  • A vCenter Server account with Administrator credentials is required during the installation process.
  • Install AlarmVM on any Windows server with uninterrupted access to the vCenter server.  Does not need to be a dedicated server.   Does not need to be the vCenter server.
  • Request your  Free Trial Key for a trial on an unlimited number of servers
  • Once you have purchased AlarmVM and want to move to your permanent license keys, follow the quick instructions on the Knowledge Base 1619 to have your keys emailed to you.