The first thing we are going to do is upload our ESXi 6.7 image. Now that we have accessed VUM, we need to configure it in order to be able to upgrade ESXi from 6.5 to 6.7. ESXi Update Process: Preparing Update Manager for ESXi 6.7 Host Upgrade There are many different ways to do things in VMware vSphere. You will see that as you browse other vSphere inventory items, there is often a link for vSphere Update Manager Home. Personally, I click Shortcuts under Home in the left navigation pane, then Update Manager in the right pane. There are many, many ways to get to Update Manager in vSphere 6.7 when you want to upgrade to ESXi 6.7. Finding Update Manager in vSphere 6.7 for the ESXi 6.7 Upgrade These simple tasks will help you become more familiar with the HTML5 client. I recommend using the HTML5 based vSphere client for you ESXi 6.7 upgrade, since the upgrade process is so simple.
Do not worry, if you have not spent much time using the HTML5 based vSphere client, it as easy and intuitive to use as the vSphere Web Client was. Once you are logged using the first option, the vSphere Client, you will notice things look a little different. You will notice things look a little difference once you navigate to your VCSA. If you have not used the HTML5 based vSphere Client, it is the client of choice in vSphere 6.7. The ESXi Update Process: Getting Used to vCenter 6.7 and the vSphere Client Here is the step by step guide on how to upgrade ESXi 6.5 to 6.7. If you are not familiar with the VMware Compatibility Guide, be sure to read this post for step-by-step instructions how to use it.Īll of these steps are essential to your ESXi 6.7 upgrade success! If you do not check this list, you can find yourself in big trouble when it comes to running a supported configuration after your ESXi 6.7 update. This includes your server hardware, your storage array, and anything else that directly touches your vSphere environment. Verified your vSphere environment is compatible with ESXi 6.7.You will need this to upgrade your ESXi hosts from vSphere 6.0 or 6.5. This is essential to using vSphere Update Manager for your upgrade.
You can easily upgrade your existing VCSA or deploy a new one. Getting Ready to Upgrade to ESXi 6.7 Using vSphere Update Managerīefore you update ESXi to 6.7, there are a couple of things you you need to do first:
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