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Implementing VMware vCenter Server

By : Kostantin Kuminsky
Book Image

Implementing VMware vCenter Server

By: Kostantin Kuminsky

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Implementing VMware vCenter Server
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

The Update Manager plugin


VMware vSphere Update Manager 5 allows administrators to manage patches for ESX and ESXi servers, VMs, and virtual appliances. It allows centralized and automated patch management.

The following tasks can be performed with Update Manager:

  • Patching and upgrading ESXi hosts

  • Upgrading VM hardware and VMware Tools

To be able to install patches on an ESX/ESXi server, you will need at least ESX/ESXi Version 3.5. If you want to upgrade or migrate hosts to a newer version of the operating system, Update Manager requires at least ESX/ESXi Version 4. VMware Tools and VM hardware updates are also supported on Version 4 and higher.

Installation

Update Manager 5 is a vCenter Client plugin that needs to be installed on each client that needs the ability to manage updates. It also consists of a server component; therefore, clients need to be able to connect to the vCenter server.

The Update Manager installer can be downloaded from the support section on the VMware website.

Requirements...