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Setup & User Guide, v1.0
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DOC-246-GDE-Pivot3 Acuity 2.3 Setup & User Guide-v1.0.docx
Section 4 Install Plugin for Windows
Before the installation procedure begins, ensure the following items are easily accessible:
• vCenter Server IP address
• Plugin installation package from Pivot3
• Administrator credentials for each host
• Email addresses of all known administrators
NOTE: The Pivot3 vCenter Plugin is only compatible with the vSphere Web Client
. It is not compatible with the
installable VMware vSphere software client.
CRITICAL: For full functionality, ensure all Pivot3 nodes managed by the Plugin are included in the vCenter inventory.
Download and Open Plugin Executable
Download the file Pivot3_vCenter_Plugin_10.3.x.xxx.exe received from Pivot3 Support to the Management
Station. Double-click the .exe file to open the file and begin the process.
NOTE: To request a Pivot3 vCenter Plugin installation file, send a request
through the Support Portal.
Follow Installation Wizard
The Installation Wizard for the vCenter plugin is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. This section will
explain the steps, though most of the installation process will seem familiar.
When the splash screen appears, click Next. (Pivot3 Acuity version may differ.)