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Patching Esxi 6.0u3

Hello Forum Members,

I have patched our esxi host from 6.0 to 6.0U3. I would like to patch this host to the latest patch

cycle for esxi 6.0. I have found a file that is VMWare ESXi 6.0, Patch Release ESXi600-20190501

I would like to patch the host to that level. The hardware we are hosting this on is an HP DL380 Gen7 box.

Can I apply this patch to this host?

Thanks

OliverG

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birend1988
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ESXi 6.0 EP 21 is express patch which is part of Update 3 build only.

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pragg12
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Hi,

What's the current exact version of ESXi running on this hardware ?

You are already running the maximum major version ESXi 6.0 U3 that this hardware supports. Hence you can apply the minor patch on this version.

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birend1988
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Yes, you can install the latest available patch on the host.

Please refer the below VMware Compatibility guide,

VMware Compatibility Guide - System Search

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birend1988
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ESXi 6.0 EP 21 is express patch which is part of Update 3 build only.

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oliver_g
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And - one more question - thanks for the reply above.

I applied that patch to a standalone esxi host, and all was well.

I have a vCenter server(s) that need to be patched as well, both are at version 6.0.0, build 5112529

I am looking for the patch file for this version, and it is running on HP DL380 Gen8 hardware.

I will continue to look the for the procedure and if we have VUM, we can update the hosts  on

the vCenter server(s)

Thanks,

OliverG

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birend1988
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Yes, using update manager you can patch multiple hosts at the same time.

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