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resteves
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ESXi 4.1 - host update utility

Hi,

I've installed vshpere client 4.1, and it doesn't install the host update utility.

How do we check updates for ESXi 4.1 now? Only with vCenter?

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maishsk
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Or you can use the vCLI

Here is an example -


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Install the vMA appliance and use vihostupdate from the vMA. Check out the information on this KB: http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1022140

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maishsk
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Or you can use the vCLI

Here is an example -


Maish

VMware Communities User Moderator

- @maishsk

Maish Saidel-Keesing • @maishsk • http://technodrone.blogspot.com • VMTN Moderator • vExpert • Co-author of VMware vSphere Design
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