Is it possible use a later VMware Tools packages for Windows and Linux in VUM even if your ESX Host has an earlier version? Example: VMware Tools Packages for Windows and Linux 10.1.10 on ESX Host 6.0
According to the product interoperabillity matrix, you can do that, yes.
https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/sim/interop_matrix.php#interop&139=2321&1=
Hope this helps
Simon
