Ugrading to virtualcenter 2.0.2 and vmware-tools

[richard_smit]

We just want to upgrade virtualcenter to 2.0.2 but leave ESX on 3.0.1. I have one question before we start upgrading, do you need to upgrade all vmware-tools if you just upgrade Virtualcenter?

ESX 3.0.2 looks a bit sheaky at this time so we want to leave it at the 3.0.1. Hope anyone has some experience with just upgrading virtualcenter.

Thanks

[esiebert7625 · Accepted solution]

No you do not need to upgrade Tools. Here's a good thread to read through before upgrading, make sure the tmp/vmware-root directory exists on your ESX servers before upgrading.

http://www.vmware.com/community/thread.jspa?threadID=94534&start=0

http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/releasenotes_vc202.html

Also see this guide...

http://www.rtfm-ed.co.uk/docs/vmwdocs/esx-upgrading.pdf

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[ttxn]

Eric,

I do have a quick question if you don't mind. I also like to upgrade to v2.0.2 from v2.0.1 and leave ESX on v3.0.1. But I prefer creating/installing a brand new DB instead.

In this case, would it be more proper to remove VC from host machine and install from scratch instead of running upgrade setup.

I will read more on the post and hope I get the answer.

Thanks.

ttxn

[Dave_Mishchenko]

If you perform an upgrade and point it at your existing VC database, you will have the option to "reintialize the database and start over with a blank configuration". If you choose yes it will wipe the database and start from scratch. No (selected by default) will preserve the database as it.

[ttxn]

Thanks Dave for your quick answer.

I am pursuing to remove v2.0.1, install v2.0.2 from scratch, recreate a new DB, hope it is clean from now on. If you know any hints that I should be aware going this approach, thanks to let me know.