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subhasis2009
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Enthusiast
‎09-24-2013 12:04 AM

want to upgrade vc from 5.1 to 5.5

Hi all,

Currently we are using vcenter 5.1. can we upgrade 5.5 on it. Remember my vc is on physical server. if yes please mention the stapes.

Subhasis

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aravinds3107
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
‎09-24-2013 02:13 AM

Pls have a check on the follow KB's

Methods of upgrading to vCenter Server 5.5 (2053130)

Upgrading to vCenter Server 5.5 on a Microsoft Windows platform using the Simple Install method

Upgrading vCenter Server 5.5 on a Microsoft Windows platform (2058275)

Also check Update sequence for vSphere 5.5 and its compatible VMware products

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Cyberfed27
Hot Shot
Hot Shot
‎09-26-2013 08:12 AM

Yes we just upgraded our 5.1 vCenter to 5.5. Our vCenter server resides on a physical Windows box.

We used the "simple" method.

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Precht
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‎09-26-2013 08:42 AM

  • Backup your vcenter and its components
  • If 5.1 was installed using Simple Install, then use the same to upgrade.
  • If 5.1 was installed as separate components then you'll want to upgrade the SSO server first.
    • Then upgrade Inventory Service
    • Then upgrade the Web Client(s)
    • Then upgrade vCenter
    • Then upgrade Update Manager
  • Once the upgrade is complete you can take the SSO DB (RSA) offline. It is no longer being used.

Hope this helps.

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