Configuring VMM System Settings
The configuration of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) system settings is optional depending on the needs of your environment. This topic describes the systemwide settings, which you can modify by using the Settings node in Administration view.
VMM System Settings
The information in the following table describes the system settings for VMM and provides links to the VMM Help topics for step-by-step instructions for modifying each system setting.
| System Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Customer Experience Improvement Program Settings |
Joins or withdraws you from the optional Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP). For step-by-step instructions, see the "How to Join or Withdraw from the Customer Experience Improvement Program" topic in VMM Help (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=102978). |
Library Settings |
Modifies the frequency of automatic library refreshes, or cancels scheduled refreshes. For step-by-step instructions, see the "How to Configure Library Refreshes" topic in VMM Help (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=102979). |
Placement Settings |
Sets defaults for calculating host ratings during virtual machine placement. For step-by-step instructions, see the "How to Set Placement Defaults for Virtual Machines" topic in VMM Help (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=100583). |
Reporting Settings |
Enables reporting in VMM after deploying the Server Virtualization Management Pack in System Center Operations Manager 2007. For step-by-step instructions, see the "How to Enable Reporting in Virtual Machine Manager" topic in VMM Help (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=102982). |
Self-Service Settings |
Specifies the administrative contact for self-service users to send e-mail messages if they have a question or issue. For step-by-step instructions, see the "How to Specify the Administrative Contact for Self-Service Users" topic in VMM Help (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=102983). |
VMRC Settings |
Assigns the port for accessing virtual machines via the Virtual Machine Remote Control (VMRC) client, and optionally specifies VMRC access accounts to grant administrators access to new virtual machines. For step-by-step instructions, see the "How to Configure VMRC Access to Virtual Machines" topic in VMM Help (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=102984). |