How to patch a standalone ESX 4.1 host

[T-10]

Can someone tell me how to patch a standalone ESX 4.1 host without using Update Manager?  I've created the vSphere Management Assistant VA and have downloaded ESX host patches to my desktop.  I'm looking for the process or commands needed to install the patch updates to the host once I place the downloaded zip file in a directory on the host.

Thanks!

[DSTAVERT · Accepted solution]

A step by step guide

http://communities.vmware.com/blogs/vmroyale/2009/10/12/single-use-esxupdate-how-to-for-esx-4

[pcerda]

Hi,

You can use vihostupdate or esxupdate in order to update/upgrade your host.

http://www.patriciocerda.com/2010/11/vmware-vsphere-41-upgrade-de-esxesxi.html

Best Regards

Patricio Cerda

www.patriciocerda.com

[bulletprooffool]

Another walkthrough for updating from the CLi without VUM:

http://www.get-virtual.info/2011/03/24/436/

[T-10]

Thank you for your quick response and solution!  The link provided was great and stepped through the complete process.

Very much appreciated!

[T-10]

Pcerda,

Thanks for your response. I was unable to translate into English, however.

Regards,

DK

[T-10]

Thank you!