How do I install VMware vSphere Update Manager?
To install VMware vCenter Update Manager 6.0:
- Mount the vSphere 6.0 installation media.
- In the left pane, under VMware vCenter Support Tools, click vSphere Update Manager and then click Install.
- Select the appropriate language from the dropdown and click OK.
- In the welcome screen, click Next.
How do I schedule a VM tool update?
Procedure
- Navigate to Menu > Hosts and Clusters.
- Select a host or a cluster from the inventory and click the Updates tab.
- Select VMware Tools.
- (Optional) To update the Tools Status and Auto Update Setting, click Scan Now.
- Select the virtual machines for which you want to enable VMware Tools upgrade on reboot.
How do I use Update Manager?
Click the Monitor tab. Click Update Manager. Click Scan and select the types of updates to scan for. Click OK….Updating an ESXi/ESX host using VMware vCenter Update Manager 4. x, 5. x and 6. x (1019545)
- Click Home.
- Click the Update Manager icon.
- Under the Configuration tab, click Patch Download Schedule.
How do I configure Update Manager?
To change a certain Update Manager setting in the vSphere Client, select Home > Update Manager and clck the Settings tab.
- Update Manager Network Connectivity Settings.
- Change the Update Manager Network Settings.
- Change the Update Manager Network Settings in the vSphere Web Client.
What is the current version of vCenter?
Build numbers and versions of VMware vCenter Server (2143838)
Version | Release Date |
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vCenter Server 7.0 update 1a (7.0.1.00100) | 2020-10-22 |
vCenter Server 7.0 Update 1 (7.0.1.00000) | 2020-10-06 |
vCenter Server 7.0.0d (7.0.0.10700) | 2020-08-25 |
vCenter Server 7.0.0c (7.0.0.10600) | 2020-07-30 |