I want to upgrade from VC 2.5 to VC 4.0. The current server running VC2.5 is old so i want to load VC4.0 on a newer hardware. Whats the best process for accomplish this. I was unable to find any documents.
at a high level, you need to "use existing DB" during your install
Following this KB article should be useful
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/5850444
Read the vmware upgrade documentation before upgrading. The Vcenter server and DB needs to prepared before you can start the upgrade.
www.vmware.com/pdf/*vsphere*4/r40/vsp_40_upgrade_guide.pdf
-Josh
VCP
Please refer chapter 7 Upgrading to vCenter Server on a Different Machine and Keeping the Existing Database in vs40-upgrade guide @
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Best Regards,
Ramesh
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