upgrading ESXi 3.5.0 build 82664 to 4.0 ?

[torontoguy]

I'm looking to upgrade my ESXi 3.5.0 build 82664 to 4.0 and im wondering what is the easiest way to do this? Can anyone point me to a document, or personal experience in doing this?

[DSTAVERT]

Have a look at the 4 forums. There is a specific subforum for install issues. I would do a good read of the 4 documents before you go upgrading. Make sure your hardware is on the HCL.

[Troy_Clavell]

maybe this will be helpful?

http://www.vm-help.com/esx40i/ESXi40_upgrade_without_virtualcenter.php

[LarsLiljeroth]

Hi

Vmware has a great site with lots of information and webcasts on how todo and what not todo....

vSphere Upgrade Center-> http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/upgrade-center/upgrade.html

// Lars Liljeroth

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[torontoguy]

thanks everyone, I got the server updated

however, some confusion now.

is the VMware vSphere client only on for 60 days? Am I going to loose the ability to manage my virtual machines if I dont buy the license? to be honest , Im a little confused with some of the changes right now.

[LarsLiljeroth]

You are right you can't use it after the 60 days. If you have SnS on your licenses they have automatic been upgraded to vSphere.

// Lars Liljeroth

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