VMware

This Question is Answered

2 "helpful" answers available (6 pts)
8 Replies Last post: Jul 19, 2009 3:53 PM by nics30  

update manager problem posted: Jul 16, 2009 3:31 AM

Click to view sultanahmed's profile Novice
sultanahmed
17 posts since
Jun 18, 2009
I have an issue whereby I am unable to see the update tab on my VC. The plugin has been installed according to the available tab in plugin manager but I am unable to see it on the install tab so that I enable it it. Other people in my team can, so I'm a little confused as to why this is the case.
Tags: vc_2.5, update_mgr, plugins

Re: update manager problem

1. Jul 16, 2009 4:24 AM in response to: sultanahmed
Click to view joergriether's profile Hot Shot
joergriether
189 posts since
Sep 17, 2006

go to manage plugins, disable it. restart your vc client. go to manage plugins, enable it, install it. restart your vc client. can you see it now?

best,
Joerg


Re: update manager problem

2. Jul 16, 2009 4:27 AM in response to: joergriether
Click to view sultanahmed's profile Novice
sultanahmed
17 posts since
Jun 18, 2009
I am unable to see the update manager on installed plugins to enable it, even though it is installed according to the available tab

Re: update manager problem

3. Jul 16, 2009 4:29 AM in response to: sultanahmed
Click to view joergriether's profile Hot Shot
joergriether
189 posts since
Sep 17, 2006

hu?? you don´t see update manager plugin at available or installed plugins???? That is weird.

now go uninstall your vc client, re-install it and make sure you also install update manager plugin when asked for it. then try again.

best,

Joerg


Re: update manager problem

4. Jul 16, 2009 4:39 AM in response to: joergriether
Click to view sultanahmed's profile Novice
sultanahmed
17 posts since
Jun 18, 2009

That worked, I had to un-install from add/remove programs and re-install from VC. Now I can see it in installed and available tabs :D

Re: update manager problem

5. Jul 16, 2009 4:40 AM in response to: sultanahmed
Click to view joergriether's profile Hot Shot
joergriether
189 posts since
Sep 17, 2006
good ;)

Re: update manager problem

6. Jul 16, 2009 5:34 PM in response to: sultanahmed
Click to view nics30's profile Enthusiast
nics30
45 posts since
May 20, 2009

Can you tell me a bit more about Update Manager?

Does Update Manager do Virtual Center Server patching/upgrade?
Does Update Manager do VI Client patching/upgrade?
Is it a holistic solution for patching?

Re: update manager problem

7. Jul 16, 2009 6:18 PM in response to: nics30
Click to view Kahonu84's profile Hot Shot
Kahonu84
153 posts since
Mar 10, 2006
Aloha - It can patch hosts and VMs.

Re: update manager problem

8. Jul 19, 2009 3:53 PM in response to: Kahonu84
Click to view nics30's profile Enthusiast
nics30
45 posts since
May 20, 2009

Yes I know this. We have virtual center server running as a vm on our vmware farm and it basically needs to be upgraded first to the relevant update before you can patch the ESX Servers. This is the answer I was looking for.

Actions

VMware Developer

SDKs, APIs, Videos, Learn and much more in the Developer community.

Learn More

Developer Sample Code

Increase your developer productivity with VMware API sample code.

Learn More

VMworld Sessions & Labs

Online access to the latest VMworld Sessions & Labs and online services.

Learn more

Purchase PSO Credits Online

Purchase credits to redeem training and consulting services online.

Buy Now

Community Hardware Software

View reported configurations or report your own.

Learn More

VMware vSphere

Come witness the next giant leap in virtualization.

Register Today

Communities