VSCA VM hardware

[bobzbobz]

Hello

What is the recommended attitude towards VM hardware version upgrades on the VCSA?

Should you upgrade to latest version or let it be (and why)?

I know that the features/resources available in newer versions will never really be needed for the vCenter.

But on the other hand - why not, if nothing breaks?

And the exclamationmark (1 missing) in the update manager bugs my eyes :smileylaugh:

[diegodco31 · Accepted solution]

Check if the following VMware KB article helps:

Upgrading a virtual machine to the latest hardware version (multiple versions) (1010675) | VMware KB

[bobzbobz]

Thank you for the helpful article - I was not able to find this info when searching for it.

So it seems that:

• It is not possible to upgrade VM hardware of VCSA.
• VMware does not recommend upgrading VM hardware unless you need the features.

[birend1988]

VMware do not suggest to upgrade the VM HW and VMware tools on the appliance as it may break the VC.

[Deso1ator]

I agree with not updating the VM hardware for the vCSA.