HI,
I have install Vcentre Server on my Vmware Lab environment and i can login to the client without any issues. I'll copy the steps for your reference.
Click the vCenter Server Simple Install link and click Install. If a security warning message is displayed, click Run to continue.
When prompted by the installation wizard, perform the following actions.
Field/Setting
Action
Welcome Page
Click Next.
End-User Patent Agreement
Click Next.
License Agreement
Select I agree to the terms in the license agreement and click Next. You do not assign a license for this lab.
Single Sign On Information
In the Password and Confirm Password fields, type:
VMxxxx
Single Sign On Database
Accept the default option and click Next.
Local System Information
In the Fully Qualified Domain Name or IP address field, verify the name:
Server01.domain.local
Click Next.
Security Support Provider Interface
Accept the default and click Next.
Destination Folder
Accept the default and click Next.
vCenter Single Sign On Port Settings
Accept the default and click Next.
Ready to Install
Click Install
License Key
Don’t enter a license key and install in evaluation mode and click Next
Database Options
Select Install a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express instance and click Next
vCenter Server Service
Select Use SYSTEM Account. Verify that the default fully qualified domain name matches our local system name, Desktop01.vclass.local
If it does not match, change the FQDN to the correct value. Click Next
Configure Ports
Accept the default and click Next.
vCenter Server JVM Memory
Accept the default and click Next.
Ready to Install the Program
Click Install.
AS