Hi there,
I have two hosts in a cluster and I want to re-install them with ESXi 4.1 and re-add them back to my 4.1 vCenter. Hosts are currently ESX4.0. Would I do it as follows:
1. place HOST1 in maintenance mode - this will vmotion all guests to HOST2
2. disable HA and DRS in the cluster
3. In vCenter, right-click HOST1 and select "Remove" to remove it from vCenter
4. Reboot HOST1 and boot with ESXi 4.1 media
5. Select to install vSphere ESXi, supply management network, IP settings etc etc. (all same as prior settings)
6. Finish install and boot up server
7. in Vcenter right-click Cluster and select 'Add Host"
8. specify root account details and add the host to the cluster
9. Setup networking in vCenter (vSwitches, port groups)
10. Check licensed features, DNS and routing, Time configuration,
11. vMotion some VM's back to HOST1
12. Test
13. vMotion all vms to HOST1 to free up HOST2.
14 follow steps again to upgrade HOST2
15. Once finished, turn on HA and DRS in the cluster again
One last thing, there is a current problem on my vCenter where the webservices services is not starting. vCenter Service is fine and all management of virtual infrastructure is OK. Would any part of this upgrade rely on the vCenter Webservices service that is not started? I wouldn't think so.
Thanks for any input!
