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Unable to update ESXi host using newly created upgrade baseline using Lenovo...
I have created a new host upgrade baseline using Lenovo ESXi 6.7U3 custom image and now when I try to update the host I get error message - "Cannot copy files to host data.host. Check the management...
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After upgrading from 6.5 to 6.7 VUM does not show 6.7 updates
We recently upgraded from vcenter 6.5 to 6.7. We also updated all the hosts to 6.7 as well but when I go into VUM, I do not see 6.7 patches. Additionally, when I create a new baseline, I do not have...
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vCenter 6.7 cannot import VMware 6.7 Update 3 image.
Attempting to upload image into vCenter Update Manager. Uploading file progress bar moves pretty quickly most of the way to 100%, then restarts a few times, then quits here. No error beyond the red...
View ArticleCan I install a driver/cim-provider component on a esxi host using vSphere...
A driver or provider component kit can be installed on esxi host using esxcli commands. However a user needs to login to the esxi host using a SSH client and then issue esxcli software install...
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VM Hardware update error?
I'm trying to update the VM Hardware in vCenter, but I keep receiving an error message that states "Errors during the scan operation for virtual hardware upgrade". Why am I receiving this error message?
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vCenter 7 Lifecycle Manager Status 404 and Errors when Using Externally...
I upgraded to vSphere 7 in my lab environment and noticed a strange issue that causes Lifecycle Manager not to load and work within vCenter v7. I was coming from a VCSA 6.7 install which had an...
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HP server supports 6.7u2, not 6.7u3. Best way to exclude parts of u3 in...
Hey guys, I have a 6.7u2 vSphere environment(vCSA and hosts) and I have a HPE Synergy frame/SPP combination that only supports 6.7u2. It does not support 6.7u3 until we upgrade(VCSA 1st, HPE Synergy...
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vLCM - An unexpected error has occured.
Hey all, In my lab environment I've started kicking the tires of vSphere Lifecycle Manager and I'm running into this weird issue that's rendering it nonfunctional. I can create a cluster image without...
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Install esxi updates - version 6.7
Hi everyone, I'd like to know how can I install ESXi updates on ESXi 6.7. I have the following scenario (as shown in the picture below): It seems there are some updates to apply, but I don't know...
View ArticleImport Patches Manually
Author : Martina LalevaURL : http:////docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.update_manager.doc/GUID-F13C2514-AA7D-472F-BDAA-61017248BFD2.htmlTopic Name : Import Patches...
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Update Manager missing from vCenter7.0
Update Manager is missing from vCenter7.0 after upgrading from 6.7. i also reboot vCenter and also follow VMware Knowledge Base . Resetting VMware Update Manager Database on a vCenter Server...
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Cannot see Centre 6.7 windows setup file in VMWARE
Need a setup file for VCenter 6.7 for Windows OS. Can someone please help me on this?
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Update Manager - Build a baseline package on an old build number
Hi, I have a cluster I patched with a consiatent build #. I added a new host and patched the critical & non-critical patches, then is was at a higher 6.7 build #. How can I build a baseline and go...
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Can't install driver on ESXi 7 host with Lifecycle Manager
Hello, i can't install one driver update on my host. In this Log: vmware-vum-server-log4cpp.log i found: [2020-05-28 14:54:24:127 'HostUpdateDepotManager' 140415677196032 INFO] [vibDownloaderImpl,...
View ArticleIssues installing Update Manager server on Windows vCenter server 6.0u2
Hi,I'm using an Essentials license. Here's what I've got:(2) esxi 6.0u2 hosts(1) Windows server 2016 running vCenter server. I'm using the same ISO I used to install vCenter to try and install Update...
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Is it possible to remove a patch from the Non-Critical Host Patches baseline...
We need to update the qlogic drivers for our HP ESXi hosts (ESXi 6.7). I've uploaded the patch to a new baseline to deploy, but for some reason this patch is also showing for the Non-Critical Host...
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VCSA 6.7 U3c upgrade u3f VUM tab is gone!
Hi all,I logged took a VM snapshot of my VCSA 6.7 U3c, logged in to my VCSA Appliance console using https://vctr67rs.xxxx.com:5480, took an NFS backup, staged and installed the last of 3 updates...
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ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Listed as Incompatible. ProLiant DL360 Gen10 is not....
Why does the Update Manager of vCenter 6.7 list this Host as Incompatible for this upgrade: VMware-ESXi-6.7.0-Update3-15160138-HPE-Gen9plus-670.U3.10.5.5.25-Mar2020.iso which is HPE own Custom ESXi...
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Pre-Check Remediation Report
Hello, we have currently an issue with our single Dell Server. currently we installed ESXI Version 6.7.0 Build 16075168 and Vcenter 6.7.0.32000 Build Number 14070457, but we are always getting the...
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remove imported vib/baseline in VUM
Hello, I imported one vib in the VMware Update Manager (VUM). This vib was a newer version of one driver. However, after many tests we realized we don't need the updated driver. So, I would like to...
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Updating ESXi 6.7 Hosts after VCSA 6.7 U3 is Installed
After installing U3 on our VCSA 6.7 we're having issues upgrading the ESXi hosts to U3. The "Update Manager" is asking for an ISO file, but all of the downloads from VMware's Update website only...
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Update Manager fails: "Host cannot download files from VMware vSphere Update...
Hi i'm getting an error when trying to check compliance on my hosts in vCenter Update Manager.Any ideas?I already checked the endpoint...
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Update Firmware/Driver using VMware Update Manager
Hello, Can someone share step by step guide/blog explaining how can we update the firmware and driver versions for storage controller using the VMware Update manager on a VSAN environments. (We are...
View ArticleVUM process
Hello, The VUM, when you attach it to an esxi host. Migrate the vm with vmotion before mounting the server in maintenance? Cluster with 2 esxi hosts, 6.7U3. HA, without DRS regards,
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VUM "Critical Host Patches (Predefined) "
Hello Experts, For the update of the esx through VUM, do you recommend to use the predefined template Critical Host Patches Or is it too risky? and would it be better to use a custom one and slow down...
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VUM with custom vendor images
Hi, Are the predefined Critical Host Patches and vSAN Cluster baselines applicable when using custom vendor ESXi images?(They show as non compliant but are these really meant to work/tested with vendor...
View ArticleUpdate-Entity issue with powershell
I've been trying to figure this out for a little while now but I keep getting stuck. I've been trying to make a script that will update move vms then update the host but I can't get the host update...
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vLCM - HPe HSM - Fetching of online depot URL failed
Hello Team VMware, today, I want to try the new vLCM in combination with HPe iLO Amplifier to firmware patching my ESXi hosts.I successfully installed the HPe iLO Amplifier appliance and let it...
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VUM not Staging patches as expected
VMware Update Manager (VUM) has an option to "Stage" patches to a Host. This is supposed to copy patches to the Host ahead of time so that when you have your maintenance window you can install patches...
View ArticlePatching vSphere 7 lifecycle manager cluster images?
Can anyone explain how patching vSphere 7 LCM cluster image is done?I understand how you set up the first image, add the addons etc.. But using baselines, you get patches regulary monthy or more often,...
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VCSA 7.0 - Update Planner "Unexpected error occurred while fetching the updates"
I am getting this error message for VCSA 7.0 - Update Planner "Unexpected error occurred while fetching the updates" Also getting errors under "Interoperability" - Unexpected error occurred while...
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Upgrading and updating hosts in a single remediation operation
Hello. We have recently upgraded vCenter to v6.5 and we are now upgrading our ESXi hosts from v6.0 to v6.5 Using VUM, I can perform two remediations, the first to do the upgrade to v6.5 and the second...
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Vcenter 6.5 Update Manager. The host returns esxupdate error code:99.
I am getting the following message when i try to remediate or stage VMware Updates. The host returns esxupdate error code:99. An unhandled exception was encountered. Check the Update Manager log files...
View ArticleUCS 6.7 u3 ESXi Patching
Hello,The latest custom ESXi iso for Cisco servers available on VMware is 6.7.0 build number 14320388 released on 20/8/2019.Is it recommended to install the newest embedded and installed patches that...
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Missing predefined VUM baseline
I did not see a specific forum for VUM so I landed here. Let me know if this post would be better elsewhere. We have a 4 host vCenter 6.5 cluster that I inherited a bit back. I felt my first task was...
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Remediation as a scheduled task not showing
Hi all,I have recently set ESXi 7.0 up with a Vsphere VM on a new HPE server ( using the custom HPE image) however while setting up scheduled tasks for my VM I noticed there wasn't a "Remediation"...
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Lifecycle Manager - email settings
Hi, i'm i little bit confused about this behavior. In the Lifecycle Manager i have entered my email address to get notifications when new patches are available and in the vCenter configration i have...
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Update Manager Update Repository
Running 6.7 virtual center appliance embedded update manager. Everytime I tried to upload a rollup patch using "Upload From File" makes me wonder where the uploaded patches went to? I can't seem to...
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VUM - Non-compliant
Hi, Would VUM still show the ESXi as being compliant when an interactive upgrade is done? Have a situation in which some of the ESXi hosts in the cluster show as compliant and others not even though...
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Guest os update (patch)
Hi guys, i am new here. Wanted to ask is there any way to update multiple guest operating systems, and what tool to use. Can i use vcenter for that.
View ArticleLifeCycle Manger - updating VMware Tools and VM hardware
Hello, Has anyone used LifeCycle Manger to update VMware Tools and VM hardware in vSphere 7? I'd like some screenshots please to see the process. I find the documentation a bit vague. thanks Tony
View ArticlevSphere 7 UDMS
Hi, Has anyone used UDMS in vSphere 7? The documentation is a bit vague. 1) Can UDMS download ISOs? 2) What URLS do you need for HPe custom ISOs? The manual says: vmware-umds -S --add-url...
View ArticleESX Remediation hosting Vcenter appliance (6.7 or 7.0)
Hello,Is it possible to remediate (apply fixes and patch with VUM or lifecylce manager) if the ESX we want to remediate is the one hosting vcenter ? We have 2 esx hosting each one their own datastore,...
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Update Manager missing after vCenter Server for Windows 6.7 upgrade
I recently in-place upgraded our vCenter Server Windows with embedded Platform Services from 6.5 to 6.7. I also installed a new ESXi 6.7 host on an HP DL360 Gen10 server to replace the existing ESXi...
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Update Manager won't download patches
Hi,i have configure my update manager on my vsphere 6.7 server.Connection test is ok, but i can't download patches.If i click "Download now" nothing happens.In my repository last patches from...
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Update Manager 6.7 Patch Integrity and Authenticity Check
Hi All, I have a quick question regarding the security of the updates/patches that update manager uses. Do you know if these updates are signed by VMware and then checked before they are deployed? If...
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Cannot download broadcom patches
I have several ESXi clusters. One cluster in particular won't let me stage updates. It's 7.0. The error is not very specific. "Staging did not succeed for my.host" On a whim, I decided to create a...
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Lifecycle manager and HPE servers
I was read Lifecycle manager document as I understood with t we can do follow tasks : 1 - updae esxi2- update vcsa3- if using HPE server can via SPP can update firmware and all drivers on server Is...
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vSphere Lifecycle Manager - Sync Updates ->...
Hi, since i updated to vCenter 7.0.1 i can't "Sync Updates", just before the update, the sync was success, i got the infos to update the hosts to 7.0.1, but now: Download patch definitions task failed...
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VCSA 6.5 with HA & 2 PSCs - VUM Service Can't Start
Hello All, I am having an issue to start a VUM service based on VCSA 6.5 with HA & 2 PSCs. Below are some info regarding the issue: This is while I am trying to start the service. [ ~ ]#...
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