When you use an Oracle database with vCenter Server, the database must have certain table spaces and privileges. To simplify the process of creating the database, you can run a script. If you do not use this script, you can create the database manually.

If you plan to use an Oracle database when you install vCenter Server, you must configure the database user.

The vCenter Server installer creates the schema automatically during installation. For experienced database administrators who need more control over schema creation due to environmental constraints, you can optionally use a script to create your database schema.

VMware recommends that the vCenter Server database be located on the same system as vCenter Server.

A vCenter Server system can access the database remotely.

A vCenter Server system can access the database locally.