vCenter 6.5 to 6.7 upgrade

[haimafriat]

Hi

im considering upgrade my vcenter server from 6.5u3g(15505374) to vcenter 6.7u3f(15976714).

i read the "back in time release upgrade restrictions (kb67077)" i looked over the matrix and noticed that my vcenter is not upgadable.

i check the release dates of the version and i can see that my vcenter has no "back in time" secnario. (and yet, it appears as no upgradeble at the matrix.)

my vcenter version and release date: vcenter 6.5U3g 15505374 released 1/30/2020.
the latest vcenter version and release date:vcenter 6.7 15976714 released 4/9/2020.

do i miss something?

i have to make sure before any progress on my evvironment.

thanks for your help

Dor

[diegodco31]

Important: Upgrade from vCenter Server 6.5 Update 3f and above to vCenter Server 6.7 Update 3f is not supported. For more information on vCenter Server versions that support upgrade to vCenter Server 6.7 Update 3f, see VMware knowledge base article 67077.

You could check this link: VMware vCenter Server 6.7 Update 3f Release Notes

[Masi45673]

You can compare the matrix from 6.5 to 6.7..

VMware Knowledge Base

[haimafriat]

i asked about 6.5U3g no u3f.

due to the matrix that is not back in time scenario.

[haimafriat]

already compared.

the matrix and the "back in time" KB conflicts.

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

Did you see the exceptions in the KB article?

Due to recent out-of-band patching for PhotonOS, there are versions of vCenter Server with a release date that appear to make them supported upgrade paths, but would still create a regression of code.

These are detailed below:

• vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 U3f > vCenter Server Appliance 6.7 U3f
• ...

This means that v6.5 U3f (or later) cannot be upgraded to v6.7 U3f (or earlier).

André

[haimafriat]

thanks andre

there is any way to get the update done? or shuold i wait to the next versions ?

thanks in advance

Dor

[a_p_]

I - and likely many others - are in the same boat. If it is a production system that you want to upgrade, then better wait for a supported upgrade.

André

[a_p_]

haimafriat

The newly released "VMware vCenter Server 6.7U3g" shows up as supported for an upgrade from vCenter Server 6.5.0 U3i, and earlier.

André

[haimafriat]

thanks a lot andre !