VIRTUBYTES Bytes Of Virtualization With Bits Of Other Technology. (https/wmwyirtubytes.com)) UPGRADE ESXI TO 6.5 USING VMWARE UPDATE MANAGER (4 March 24, 2017 (Http://Www.Virtubytes.Com/2017/03/24/Upgrade-Esxi-6-5-Using- Update-Manager/)& Virtuadmin (Http://Www.Virtubytes.Com/Author/Virtuadmin/) One of my favorite features in vCenter 6.5 isthe bull-in Update Manager. VMware Update Manager (VUM) 6.5 is used to patch and Upgrade vSphere ESXi hosts, virtual appliances, VMware Tools, and virtual hardware. Previous versions of the vCenter Server Appliance required a separate Windows machine to run Update Manager. For many admins, this was a deterrent in deploying \VUM. Now that the embedded Update Manager leverages the vCenter Server Appliance Postgres database, there is no additional vs to install or management items to configure. Update Manager has proved to be tremendously handy in keeping environments properly updated, I you are looking to upgrade your ESXi to vSphere 6.5, Update Manager s a solid choice. This post will focus on the process of Upgrading ESXi6.0 to 65 utilizing VUM, ‘This may go without saying, but before beginning, ensure your vCenter Appliance is at version 6.5, To stat the process, navigate to Update Manager from the vCenter Server Appliance Web Client,Ciealte Hosts and Chisters Cleans? {@ VWs and Templates Cirle i Storage Cirlsalted @ Networking CtritAnes: EE Content Libraries ciealts E@} Giobal Inventory Lists Ctrl Alte? GGRDEVCSA @ Tags & Custom Attributes Q New Search (nttpyowmwvirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Update Manager.) Import ESXi Image Let’s begin by importing our 6.5 ESXI Image. To do so, select the wCenter Server under Navigator. Click the Manage tab, navigate ‘to ESK/ Images, and finally click Import ESKI Image. (https ommwvirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ESX|_VUM gif) Browse to the ESX' Image location and select the ISO, Once selected, the upload process will begin.‘You can upgrade multple nosts of aiTerert versions simuanecusly by using an ES image. Unload only EX images tel you will use. Use the Browse Uutlon Lelow to Selec he ESK! image, viich you wantto use Note: Some files are large and might take several minutes to upload. ESxi image: C\(_\Vilware-E e-HPE-B50.9 6 028-ND2O7B 60 File name: Vilware-£SXl-8 5.0-0-Release-4564106-HPE-E50.9.6 0.28-Nov2015 is (HE 50-05 Release-ckba Upload Progress Cancel 7NBOS! MB at 2.25 MBs - 00:02:33 remaining (nttp:/omwivirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ESx|_1SO.gif) Alter uploaded, you will be provided a review of the ESXi Image information. dove20 Import ESXi Image ‘You can upgrade multe hosts cf differentversions simultaneously by using an ESXI image Upload only ESXi images hat ou willuse. Use the Browse button below to selectthe ESXi imaga, which you wantto use. Note: Some files are large and might ake several minutes to upload, ESXi Image: |). JVMWware ESK'-8 60-08 Release #564106 HPE 650 6.6.0.26 Nov2016is Browse File name: Vwware ESXi-6.5 0-08 Release 4564108 HPE-650.9.6.9.20 Nov2076.ic0 Import successful Name HPE-E8W-5 5.0-09-Release-isc-350.9.6028 Product \Vuware ESXI6 5.0 Version 850 Vendor HewlellPackard Enterprise Bulla 54108, ‘Accaptancs level Partnor Greaiondate 101202076 10.58.49 PM (Close | (nttps/owwwivirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ESCreate Baseline Next, we will add this Image as a Baseline, Navigate to the Host Baselines tab and select New Baseline. Gettng Siered Monitor | manage vs Basen | at Repay | ES inage | VA Urea Hosts Basetines : a ——— " Create new baseling Predenn ed (nttp:wmuivirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/New_Baseline gif) ‘The New Baseline wizard will begin. Enter the Name and Baseline Type. In this instance, we will choose Host Upgrade. (http: /owmwvirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Baseline Type.if) Next, select the uploaded ESXI Image to upgrade. i donesa Now Bacone an $name ane = sitimago Select an En ageto wien ou ars upgrade 5 Reaay ib compete Frou a sete ne ES image yu aoknaorn eli goto e ES mages blo mpu ane ESM image Teron wiarses 150 TovietPos scents Pa ceReview your selections and click Finish when ready. Bac aaa 5 oat complte v1 name ana pe Radel aur sets stesso fishing be wars v2 ESKimog0 VEE xscinonn ESH/561006 Baeaine dscton Baseine ype Hostupgrae Mente Howe Poctart tone Acopance el omer ‘We have uploaded the Image and the Baseline is created. Our next step will beto Attach the Baseline to the cluster, Attach Baseline Select Goto Compliance View to begin. (nteps/wvwevirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Compliance gi) ‘With your cluster selected, choose Attach Baseline. (http://www virtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/a3/Attach_Baselineif) Select the pertinent Upgrade Baseline,ER DE ae ae a Individual Baselines IA New Host Baseline nae ‘ype + Patch Baselines (1) BB Non Crtical Host Patches (Predafined) @ Host Pach 1 fj Crical Host Patches (Predefined) @ Host Patch Extension Baselines ~ Upgrade Baselines © Ee erotees gst rane (neep:sfwwwivirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Upgrade_Baseline.gf) ‘Thisnext step is optional, but ifyou would like to verify the compliance of your Baseline, select Scan for Updates. 0 vttnpa Otte (https /ormwvirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Compliance_Check.gif) Remediate Inour last step, we will set our Remediation Options and begin the Remediation process. Click the Remediate Button to begin. 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The remediation process will look like this: +The first hosts put in maintenance mode ©. VNswill be migrated to other cluster hosts + Host upgrade beginsin background + Host restarts once installation is complete + Host reconnects to vCenter + Host exits Maintenance Mode + Remeciation process moves tonext host [E] Recent Tasks Tesk Name Target Status Remediate entity @ Devor == 0 @ (nttoy/wmwyvirtubytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Recent_Tasks gif) Once the remediation process is complete, your ESXi hosts will be upgraded to 6S. 1 votware (ttp:/Mnvitubytes.Com/Categoryvmwarel) © 65 (bttp/Mwwireubytes.Com/Tagy/6-5/), ESK (Http//Wwnirtubytes.Com/Tag/Esx/), Update Manager (ttpy/Wuwvirtubytes.Com/Tag/Update-Manager/), Upgrade (ittp://Wwwwvirtubytes.Com/Tag/Upgrade/), VCenter Appliance (itt:/wuitubytes.Com/Tag/Veenter-Aopliance/), VESA (Http://WwwiVirtubytes.Com/TagiVesa/), VMware (itt:/vwuVitubytes.Com/TagiNmware/)