vCenter Server Database Configuration Notes

After you select a supported database type, make sure you understand any special configuration requirements.

Configuration Notes for Databases Supported with vCenter Server is not a complete list of databases supported with vCenter Server for Windows. For information about specific database versions and service pack configurations supported with vCenter Server, see the VMware Product Interoperability Matrixes. Only special database configuration notes not listed in the Product Interoperability Matrixes are provided in Configuration Notes for Databases Supported with vCenter Server.

vCenter Server databases require a UTF code set.

Contact your DBA for the appropriate database credentials.

Table 1. Configuration Notes for Databases Supported with vCenter Server

Database Type	Configuration Notes
Embedded PostgreSQL	For vCenter Server 6.5, the bundled PostgreSQL database is suitable for environments with up to 20 hosts and 200 virtual machines. Important: If you use the embedded PostgreSQL database, uninstalling vCenter Server on Windows, uninstalls the embedded database, and all data is lost.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 or higher	Ensure that the machine has a valid ODBC DSN entry.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012	Ensure that the machine has a valid ODBC DSN entry.
Microsoft SQL Server 2014	Ensure that the machine has a valid ODBC DSN entry.
Oracle 11g and Oracle 12c	Ensure that the machine has a valid ODBC DSN entry. After you complete the vCenter Server installation, apply the latest patch to the Oracle client and server.