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title: "Installing Veeam MP for VMware"
description: "You can install Veeam MP for VMware components using various installation scenarios. Three of the back-end components (VE Service, web UI and Collector) can be installed on separate servers, or you can install all three components on one..."
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# Installing Veeam MP for VMware

You can install Veeam MP for VMware components using various installation scenarios. Three of the back-end components (VE Service, web UI and Collector) can be installed on separate servers, or you can install all three components on one Management Server, and deploy additional Collector-only servers if required.

::: note

To establish communication between the VE Service and the Veeam VMware Collector service, Veeam MP for VMware uses NTLM authentication only. For more information on NTLM authentication, see [Microsoft documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/windows-security/ntlm-user-authentication).

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This section describes installation steps required for the most common scenarios:

- **Single-server installation scenario** is the most suitable scenario for evaluation and proof of concept for Veeam MP for VMware. It allows you to install all Veeam MP for VMware back-end components on a single Management Server. This scenario offers a simplified installation procedure using the unified installer, and is suitable for environments of up to approximately 100 vSphere hosts. 

  For details, see [Single-Server Installation](single_server_installation.md).

- **Collector-only installation scenario** implies that the VE Service and web UI have been already installed on another server. This scenario allows you to install the Veeam Data Collector for VMware vSphere only.

  For details, see [Collector-Only Installation](collector_only_installation.md).

- **Backup Collector-only installation scenario** implies that the management packs have been already installed on another server. This scenario allows you to install the Veeam Data Collector for Veeam Backup & Replication version 13 only.

  For details, see the MP for Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide, section [Installing MP for Veeam Backup & Replication](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/backup_guide/installing_mp_for_veeam_backup.html?ver=13).

## Before You Begin

Before you install Veeam MP for VMware, do the following:

1. Make sure that your environment meets the prerequisite conditions described in the [System Requirements](system_requirements.md) section.
2. Download the Veeam MP for VMware product installation `VES_13.1.0.334_[date].iso` file from the [Veeam downloads page](https://www.veeam.com/downloads.html) and mount the installation image to the target machine using disk image emulation software.