5 Replies Latest reply on Jul 3, 2019 5:37 AM by brend26

Patching Esxi 6.0u3

oliver g Jul 1, 2019 2:32 PM

Hello Forum Members,

I have patched our esxi host from 6.0 to 6.0U3. I would like to patch this host to the latest patch

cycle for esxi 6.0. I have found a file that is VMWare ESXi 6.0, Patch Release ESXi600-20190501

I would like to patch the host to that level. The hardware we are hosting this on is an HP DL380 Gen7 box.

Can I apply this patch to this host?

Thanks

OliverG

1. Re: Patching Esxi 6.0u3

pragg12 Jul 2, 2019 2:13 AM (in response to oliver g)

Hi,

What's the current exact version of ESXi running on this hardware ?
You are already running the maximum major version ESXi 6.0 U3 that this hardware supports. Hence you can apply the minor patch on this version.
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2. Re: Patching Esxi 6.0u3

brend26 Jul 2, 2019 5:16 AM (in response to oliver g)

Yes, you can install the latest available patch on the host.

Please refer the below VMware Compatibility guide,

VMware Compatibility Guide - System Search
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3. Re: Patching Esxi 6.0u3

brend26 Jul 2, 2019 5:17 AM (in response to brend26)

ESXi 6.0 EP 21 is express patch which is part of Update 3 build only.
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4. Re: Patching Esxi 6.0u3

oliver g Jul 2, 2019 9:55 AM (in response to oliver g)

And - one more question - thanks for the reply above.
I applied that patch to a standalone esxi host, and all was well.

I have a vCenter server(s) that need to be patched as well, both are at version 6.0.0, build 5112529
I am looking for the patch file for this version, and it is running on HP DL380 Gen8 hardware.

I will continue to look the for the procedure and if we have VUM, we can update the hosts on
the vCenter server(s)

Thanks,

OliverG
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5. Re: Patching Esxi 6.0u3

brend26 Jul 3, 2019 5:37 AM (in response to oliver g)

Yes, using update manager you can patch multiple hosts at the same time.
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