Guys
Further more to my previous question :
thanks in adv
Just noticed the reference to ESX not i and need to clarify. ESXi can be installed to a local hard disk just like ESX. ESX is often referred to as ESX classic. The basic difference between the two is that ESXi does not have the traditional Linux Console. vSphere 4.1 is the last version of the ESX Classic so it might be wise to migrate any upgrades to ESXi and beat the rush. There is no manufacturer specific version of ESX Classic.
The embedded referrs to installed on a USB or SD flash disk that was shipped with the hardware. Installable refers to installing to disk. It isn't "firmware". You can upgrade your existing version using VUM.
The ESXi ISO can be used to install over top of an existing embedded install. I would use the manufacturers version of the install. A Dell CD for Dell hardware an HP CD for HP hardware etc.
Totally agreed with DSTAVERT, ESXi version of Manufacturer provides function like additional CIM modules which would make monitoring seamless
Just noticed the reference to ESX not i and need to clarify. ESXi can be installed to a local hard disk just like ESX. ESX is often referred to as ESX classic. The basic difference between the two is that ESXi does not have the traditional Linux Console. vSphere 4.1 is the last version of the ESX Classic so it might be wise to migrate any upgrades to ESXi and beat the rush. There is no manufacturer specific version of ESX Classic.
thanks guys
so what I understood is (summary) :
please correct me if I am wrong.
last question
Through VI client , I can see host details and it shows ESXi but not sure if its embedded or installable ? at this stage i do not have the visibility of the physical machines as they are on other site.
anyway smarter or quicker way to find out whether is embedded or installable ?
i guess use remote access controller to see the ESX host screen and the console.
thanks
For 1&2 you're correct. however instead of asking them to send you the ISO, you can get from the manufacturer download page.
On whether it is embedded or not, try going into vsphere client, then configuration, and storage and see if you could see any the storage name. another way is to guess the space of the embedded (normally there are very small in size) via command line or vsphere client.
good luck 😃
we used alot and you will not go wrong with it. to be on the safe side i would do host by host (ensure one passed before moving on). also this is a nice read too. http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r41/vsp_41_upgrade_guide.pdf
I am thinking along the lines of called "migration upgrade"
use vmotion to evacuate the virtual machines and do 1 host upgrade at a time
Great! I wish you all the best.
Ans 1:
Refer http://communities.vmware.com/message/1667662#1667662
Ans2: You can use same Upgrade ZIP or patches for upgrading both Installer and Embedded,
Upgrade may not carry all the vendor specific the customization if you use the upgrade ZIP provided in VMware site, To get the vendor customization you have to consult with respective vendor
Upgrade or patches and different for ESX and ESXi and upgrade and Patches are same with in Embedded and Installer
Thanks
Nithin
We all should upgrade to ESXi (with i) 4.1 from what ever ESX 3.x we currently have
see above DSTAVERT
David Stavert wrote:
ESXi can be installed to a local hard disk just like ESX.
David
just to clarify , I know that ESXi can be installed on local HD and Flash drive
as u said there is no ESX classic manufacture version , it means " NO ESX embedded"
means if we see ESX ( no i ) in VI client it definitely means the full version of ESX installed on local drive. ???
is it correct?
If it is ESX it is classic. It isn't possible to have ESX embedded.
Guys
Hi I followed the vmware upgrade guide (vsp_41_upgrade_guide.pdf) to upgrade my current 4.0 v Centre Server to 4.1 vCentre Server on another machine , using backup and restore db method.
Current Setup
Four ESXi 4.0 Hosts
vCentre Server 4.0 installed on "Server A" (Physical Box)
Local SQL Express Db
New Setup
Build new server name "Server B" in current virtual infrastructure
and installed vCentre Server 4.1 Backup DB from source server A and restore to Server B V centre services successfully started.
Issue/Question: Now what is the best method to cut over to new vCenter 4.1 and manage all hosts from there? Do we need to shutdown current vCentre Server (4.0) and start using 4.1 and do HA and DRS again?
Due to the fact that both VC Servers (4.0 & 4.1) were UP last night , hosts were probably confused where to go and keep disconnecting.
Would it cost any downtime to current infrastructure? like VMs down ? Please advise recommended steps.
thnx