Steps to patch VMware vCenter 6.5 appliance
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- Please take a non-memory, non-quiesced snapshot of the vCenter VM (if standalone), before implementing any change.
- In case there are multiple vCenter servers linked, do take powered down snapshots of all nodes before proceeding with vCenter update.
- If PSC is external do take powered down snapshot/s of all PSC's as well.
- If there are multiple vCenter's linked with external PSC we need to update all PSC nodes first and then proceed with vCenter nodes.
- If DRS is set to Fully Automated, please change it to Manual while updating.
- Make note of the host IP/FQDN where vCenter/PSC VM is deployed.
- Ensure that you have the login credential for the ESXi host which has the vCenter VM.
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Below is an example on patching vCenter Appliance vCenter Appliance 6.5 to vCenter Appliance 6.5 Update 3q (6.5.0.37000)
This version, 6.5 U3q, includes the fix for VMSA-2021-0020
The build number of the patched vCenter will be 18499837
- In a browser open VAMI (VMware Appliance Management Interface): https://<vCenterFQDN>:5480
- Login as root
- In the Navigator tab (on the left), click Update
- In CHECK UPDATES drop down change the option to check Check Repository (make sure there is internet connectivity to vCenter server)
Alternatively, you can download the latest patches from the download portal, and attach the iso to the CDROM of the vCenter server VM
- Select latest available patch and click on Install updates. The latest patch will be 6.5.0.37000 with a release date of September 16, 2021
- Select Install All Updates (or select Install CDROM Updates)
- Click on Accept for End User License Agreement:
- You may be asked if you wish to Join the VMware's Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP), check/uncheck and click Install:
- It will start the update process and the update progress will be as follows:
- Click OK, Packages upgraded successfully, reboot is required to complete installation:
- Click on OK and reboot the vCenter: (you will find reboot option under summary tab):
- This vCenter is patched with build number 18499837
Note: If there is external PSC we need to update PSC node first following same procedure.
