vSphere 5 database support

When considering which backend database to use in a new installation of vSphere 5 you have the following options: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or 2008 32 bit or x64 patched to the latest SP release
Microsoft Sql Server 2008 R2
Oracle 10g R2 , 11g R1 or 11g R2
IBM’s DB2 9.5 or 9.7 patched to the latest versions
SQL Express 2008 is also supported and bundled with vsphere It is naturally recommended tRead More…