Upgrading Free ESXi 4.1 to Free ESXi 5.0

[MikeGIllinois]

I was reading here that the upgrade process is simple - just boot up off the CD, choose upgrade, and choose that I want to preserve my existing VM's.

I have only one VM on my ESXi server now so that's not too big a problem.

Is the above procedure correct for the *free* version (5) of ESXI?

Thank you, as always.

Mike Gallery

[a_p_]

Yes. Don't forget to register for a free v5.0 licence key for the new version!

André

[a_p_]

...forgot to add the link: http://www.vmware.com/go/get-free-esxi

André

[petedr · Accepted solution]

This is a good blog talking about the steps for the free esxi 4 to 5 upgrade.

http://blog.vmpros.nl/2011/07/13/vmware-easy-upgrade-esxi-4-1-to-esxi-5-0/

Pete

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[MikeGIllinois]

Thank you for that helpful information, gentlemen!

Mike Gallery

[petedr]

Thanks for the correct.