Create a 32-Bit DSN on a 64-Bit Operating System

Before you proceed Step 2. You may need to setup ODBC drivers

Install the ODBC drivers.

For Microsoft SQL Server database servers, install the 64-bit database ODBC drivers on your Microsoft Windows system. When you install the 64-bit drivers, the 32-bit drivers are installed automatically.

For Oracle database servers, install the 32-bit database ODBC drivers on your Microsoft Windows system.

Note
The default install location on 64-bit operating systems is C:\VMware.


Run the 32-bit ODBC Administrator application, located at [WindowsDir]\SysWOW64\odbcad32.exe.


Use the application to create your DSN.

You now have a DSN that is compatible with vCenter Server. When the vCenter Server installer prompts you for a DSN, select the 32-bit DSN.