Hi,
I have multiple servers at 6.5 and lower. If I just re-install with 6.5U2 or 6.7U1, will it just include the meltdown fix and the following performance degrading problem?
Thanks!
-pondhop
Hi @pondhop
Before reinstalling be aware that some ESXi version can't be installed on some old servers (you should check the hardware compatibility matrix VMware Compatibility Guide - System Search ) and check if your vcenter can list and add ESXi from different version (i.e. maybe a vCenter 6.7 can't list an ESXi 3.5... i don't know)
In general the update include more than just a patch, they contains many patches, drivers, extension...
The patch for Spectre/Meltdwon for ESXi 6.7 is known as "ESX670-201808401-BG" and seems to be embedded on the full update. VMware Knowledge Base
If you can, i advise you to update your servers to the ESXi 6.7 Update 2,, here's the release note for informations : VMware ESXi 6.7 Update 2 Release Notes
Hi,
the fix was introduced by the update 6.5 u1g onwards.
VMware vCenter Server 6.5 Update 1g Release Notes
Alessandro Romeo