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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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