TCMS - Installation on VMware vSphere

Last modified by Patrick Theil on 2026/09/21 15:58

This how-to guide describes how to install TCMS on an ESXi server from an ISO file. 

Installing a TCMS is no different from installing other operating systems and can be done using either the local client or the vSphere Web Client.  

Step 1 – Download the latest TCMS installation image

You can obtain the download link and login credentials from Rangee Support upon request.

Step 2 - Make the image accessible

Save the installation image either to a datastore or to your local hard drive.

Step 3 – Connect to the ESXi or vCenter Server

Step 4 – Open the dialog box for creating a new virtual machine

Step 5 – Virtual Machine Settings

Select the following settings:

Warning

Starting with ESXi version 8.0, select a virtual ESXi 6.7 machine for compatibility.

For the network adapter, select VMXNET3 or E1000.

Under “CD/DVD Media,” select your TCMS ISO file and choose “Connect on Startup.”

CATEGORYSETTINGS
CONFIGURATIONTypical
NAME AND LOCATIONOptional

HOST / CLUSTER

Optional

RAM

at least 4 GB

OPERATING SYSTEM

Linux:

Firmware 8.04: Ubuntu 32 bit

Firmware 10.00+ : Ubuntu 64 bit

NETWORK

Network:
Adapter E1000 or VMXNet3

HARDDRIVE

at least. 16GB (32 GB recommended)

Step 6—Open the virtual machine console

If you have stored the installation image on a datastore, select “Remote Server” under Location and choose the ISO file on your datastore.

 If you have saved the image on your local computer, select “Local Client” under Location and choose the ISO file on your computer:

 Also, enable the “Connect at startup” setting.

Step 7 – Installation

Follow the rest of the installation process as described in  TCMS - Installation - Step 3.