4 Replies Latest reply on Jun 19, 2019 5:39 AM by Deso1ator

VSCA VM hardware

bobzbobz Jun 19, 2019 2:48 AM

Hello

What is the recommended attitude towards VM hardware version upgrades on the VCSA?

Should you upgrade to latest version or let it be (and why)?

I know that the features/resources available in newer versions will never really be needed for the vCenter.

But on the other hand - why not, if nothing breaks?

And the exclamationmark (1 missing) in the update manager bugs my eyes

1. Re: VSCA VM hardware

Diego Oliveira Jun 19, 2019 5:04 AM (in response to bobzbobz)

Check if the following VMware KB article helps:
Upgrading a virtual machine to the latest hardware version (multiple versions) (1010675) | VMware KB

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2. Re: VSCA VM hardware

bobzbobz Jun 19, 2019 5:17 AM (in response to Diego Oliveira)
Thank you for the helpful article - I was not able to find this info when searching for it.

So it seems that:
It is not possible to upgrade VM hardware of VCSA.
VMware does not recommend upgrading VM hardware unless you need the features.
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3. Re: VSCA VM hardware

brend26 Jun 19, 2019 5:36 AM (in response to bobzbobz)

VMware do not suggest to upgrade the VM HW and VMware tools on the appliance as it may break the VC.
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4. Re: VSCA VM hardware

Deso1ator Jun 19, 2019 5:39 AM (in response to bobzbobz)

I agree with not updating the VM hardware for the vCSA.
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