Patch Order

[lsmith254]

Hi All,

I inherited an eSXI host that has not been updated since 2017. When I ran an update check via update manager, I see several patches needed - see below. I am not sure how to apply these? What order or if the system will know what ones supercede the others? Thanks.

Complete Update 2 - ESXi650-Update02

VMware eSXI 6.5 Patch Release - ESXi650-201810001

VMware eSXI 6.5 Patch Release - ESXi650-201810002

Updates - ESXI650-201810401-BG

Updates - ESXI650-201810402-BG

VMware eSXI 6.5 Patch Release - ESXi650--20181102

Updates - ESXI650 - 201811101-SG

Updates - ESXI650 -  201811401-BG

Updates - ESXI650 -  201811404-BG

VMware eSXI 6.5 Patch Release - ESXi650-201903001

Updates - ESXI650 -  2019030401-SG

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

How to update/patch the host not only depends on the missing patches, but also on whether it has been installed using a hardware vendor customized ESXi image. In such a case you may also need to update the venor's drivers and tools. You may also consider to update the hosts' firmware to have your hosts in a supported state.

Last but not least, think about updating vCenter Server, and any related applications (e.g. backup), so that everything continues to works together after the update.

André

[jburen]

When you apply updates to a host it will automatically select the updates that are needed. And will also apply them in the correct order. So you only need to start the update and wait...