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VMware KB: Licensing ESX 4.x, ESXi 4.x, and vCenter Server 4.x
Apr 16, 2012 . Unable to remove ESX 4.x/ESXi 4.x from Evaluation Mode; Unable to upload . To assign the license keys to vCenter Server or the ESX host: .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1010839

Upgrading to ESXi 5 with VMware's Update Manager | That... could ...
Upgrading an ESXi 4.1 host to ESXi 5 using only VMware's Update Manager. . 4 server to vSphere 5 and make sure to update VMware Update Manager (VUM) .
http://www.thatcouldbeaproblem.com/?p=222

VMware vSphere® 5.0 Upgrade Best Practices
Limitations of an Upgraded ESXi 5.0 Host . . Configuring the VMware ESXi 5.0 Dump Collector . . When a host is upgraded from ESXi 3.5 to ESX 4.x, only .
http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/vSphere-5-Upgrade-Best-Practices-Guide.pdf

VMware KB: Upgrading from ESXi 4.x to ESXi 5.0 using Update ...
Aug 5, 2012 . The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error . Upgrading an ESXi 4.x host to ESXi 5.0 using Update Manager fails; You .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2006254

ESXi 4 Upgrade to ESXi 5 Using Update Manager | Sysadmin ...
This tutorial will provide you with the steps to successfully upgrade your VMware ESXi 4 hosts to ESXi 5 by utilizing vCenter Update Manager 5.
http://www.sysadmintutorials.com/tutorials/vmware-vsphere-5-x/vcenter-5-x/update-manager/esxi-4-upgrade-to-esxi-5-using-update-manager/


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Upgrade/Migrate VMware ESX / ESXi 4.* To ESXi 5.0 | HowtoForge ...
Upgrade/Migrate VMware ESX / ESXi 4. . Preventing arbitrary code from running on the ESXi host greatly improves the security of the system.
http://www.howtoforge.com/upgrade-migrate-vmware-esx-esxi-4-to-esxi-5.0

Upgrading to ESXi 5 vs. doing a Fresh Install | VMware vSphere ...
Nov 2, 2011 . Kyle Gleed, Sr. Technical Marketing Manager, VMware. I often get asked if it's better to upgrade an ESX/ESXi 4.x host or just do a fresh install of .
http://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2011/11/upgrading-to-esxi-5-vs-doing-a-fresh-install.html

Installed Applications

VMware KB: Upgrading ESX/ESXi 3.5 or 4.0 to ESX/ESXi 4.1
The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error messages and . use when upgrading your ESX or ESXi host to 4.1, see Updating ESX 4.x to a .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1022140

VMware KB: Methods of upgrading to ESXi 5.0
Aug 7, 2012 . For more information about upgrading from ESX/ESXi 3.x or 4.x, see Upgrading . VMware provides several ways to upgrade ESX/ESXi hosts: .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2004501

VMware KB: Upgrading to ESXi 5.0 best practices
Jul 25, 2012 . This article provides information about upgrading to ESXi 5.0. . if they are located on local storage of the ESX/ESXi host before upgrading.
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2005102

How to Update VMware ESXi 4.1 to 5.0 - Easy Steps
Jan 9, 2012 . This guide shows the simple steps on how to update VMware ESXi 4.1 to 5.0. I'm showing the . 4) Now start the host from CD/DVD. Select first .
http://www.sysprobs.com/how-to-update-vmware-esxi-4-1-to-5-easy-steps

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Remediate Hosts Against an Upgrade Baseline - VMware
You cannot use Update Manager to upgrade a host to ESXi 5.0 if the host was upgraded from ESX 3.x to ESX 4.x. Such hosts do not have sufficient free space in .
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc_50/GUID-3D78D8AF-DDF0-4439-B430-3BA2E454D6C8.html

VMware KB: Upgrade paths for ESX or ESXi 2.x, 3.x, 4.x hosts
Jan 6, 2012 . The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error . Using the proper upgrade bundle when upgrading a ESX/ESXi 4.x host to a .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1019239

Licensing ESXi Hosts and vCenter Server After Upgrade
If you apply a major upgrade to ESXi or vCenter Server, you need to apply a new license key. For example, if you upgrade an ESXi host from 4.x to 5.x, you need .
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.vcenterhost.doc_50/GUID-832FF2FF-D559-445B-82DA-21179EE83CC4.html

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ESXi 4.x hosts appear as non-compliant when scanned by Update
Apr 23, 2012 . Knowledge Base. The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error messages and troubleshooting guides .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2011860

What you will need:

Download VMware ESX 4.1 Update 2
NOTE: VMware ESX 4.1 Update 2 and ESXi 4.1 Update 2 require 64-bit capable servers for installation and . VMware Tools CD image for Linux Guest OSes.
http://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details/esx41u2/dHdlYnRoKmRidGRkKg==

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VMware KB: Upgrading to ESX/ESXi 4.1 Update 1 using VMware ...
Mar 21, 2012 . Cannot upgrade to ESX/ESXi 4.1 Update 1 using VMware Update Manager; Remediating an ESX/ESXi 4.x host to ESX/ESXi 4.1 Update 1 .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1034496

Configuration Maximums - VMware
Table 4 contains configuration maximums related to ESXi host storage. . 4. Maximum file size for upgraded VMFS5 is 2TB minus 512 bytes, irrespective of the .
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere5/r50/vsphere-50-configuration-maximums.pdf

Using the proper upgrade bundle when upgrading an ESX/ESXi 4.x ...
Apr 18, 2011 . VMware provides several upgrade bundle files to upgrade your ESX or ESXi 4.x host. However, each bundle file can only be used in specific in .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1020673

Creating your application content:

  1. VMware KB: Upgrading a virtual machine to the latest hardware ...
    When you upgrade from virtual hardware version 4 to version 8 or 9, the upgrade is . Verify that all .vmdk files are available to the ESX/ESXi host on a VMFS3, .
    http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1010675

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  2. ESX/ESXi hosts hosting passive MSCS - VMware Knowledge Base
    Jul 25, 2012 . The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error messages and . Upgrade the hosts to ESXi 5.0. For more . ESX/ESXi 4.x .
    http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1016106


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  3. Save this document as hello.txt

VMware KB: Troubleshooting an ESX/ESXi host upgrade failure
The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error messages and . This article provides steps to troubleshoot issues during an ESX/ESXi host .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1004107

VMware Communities: Upgrade ESXi 4.0U1 to 4.1
I have run the vSphere Host Update Utility 4 and that tells me there are no new updates available from the VMware patch repository. If I click .
http://communities.vmware.com/message/1571775

Creating the application XML:

  1. VMware Communities: Upgrade ESXi 4.x to ESXi 5.x...
    Dear VMWARE-Friend,. I tried Upgrading our ESXi 4.x to ESXi 5.x. Backup Before . vicfg-cfgbackup.pl --server server-ip -s backup-of-esxi-host .
    http://communities.vmware.com/message/1889640


    VMware vSphere ESXi 4.0 Update 4 Release Notes
    Workaround: Before installing or upgrading VMware Tools, temporarily reconfigure the advanced vmxnet adapter by .
    http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_esxi40_u4_rel_notes.html

  2. Save this document as application.xml

ESXi 5.0 Upgrade Checklists Excel Format v1.xlsx - VMware
http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/esxi-?and-?esx/index.html . ESX/ ESXi 3.5 hosts first need to be upgraded to ESX/ESXi 4.x before being upgraded .
http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/VMware-vSphere-50-Upgrade-Checklists.pdf

Upgrading Hosts That Have Third-Party Custom VIBs
For example, ESX/ESXi 4.x hosts can contain Cisco Nexus 1000V VEMs or EMC . Update Manager, see Installing and Administering VMware vSphere Update .
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc_50/GUID-340F35BB-E98A-4A39-AE89-667917FCE537.html

Virtual Machine Hardware Versions
To maintain virtual machine compatibility with ESX/ESXi 4.x hosts, upgrade the virtual machine on an ESX/ESXi 4.x host, which results in a virtual machine .
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc_50/GUID-68E5EDAE-66DE-43F8-9420-F424AFEADB1D.html

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Mixing ESX/ESXi Versions in an HA/DRS Cluster | VMware vSphere ...
Oct 27, 2011 . If you have 3.5 hosts in your cluster you should wait until all hosts are running at ESX/ESXi 4.x or higher before upgrading VMware tools to .
http://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2011/10/mixing-esxesxi-versions-in-an-hadrs-cluster.html

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Best Practices for ESXi Upgrades and Migrations
When you upgrade or migrate hosts, you must understand and follow the best . If your vSphere system includes VMware solutions or plug-ins, make sure they . and partitioning between ESXi 4.x and ESXi 4.x and ESXi 5.0, the upgrade and .
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc_50/GUID-712F3F65-A2C8-4B5C-8E99-0C935CAA8C9A.html

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VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1 Release Notes
Mar 15, 2012 . VMware vSphere 5.0 Update 1 is available in the following . You cannot use esxcli to upgrade ESX/ESXi 4.x hosts to ESXi 5.0 update1.
http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere5/doc/vsp_esxi50_u1_rel_notes.html

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VMware KB: Changing the name of an ESX or ESXi host
Aug 7, 2012 . Reboot the ESX host. Join the ESX host to VirtualCenter / vCenter and clusters. To rename a VMware ESXi host: If the ESXi host is part of a .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1010821

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Quickest Way to Patch an ESX/ESXi Using the ... - VMware Blogs
Feb 27, 2012 . However, it is still possible to patch/upgrade your ESX(i) host using the . command-line utilities that are available in following four forms: .
http://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2012/02/quickest-way-to-patch-an-esxesxi-using-the-command-line.html

VMware: Upgrading ESXi 4.1 U1 to ESXi 5 with Update Manager ...
Sep 12, 2011 . VMware's Update Manager (included with vCenter 5 download) has a nice, new feature for help in upgrading your hosts from ESXi 4.1 U1 to ESXi 5. . Figures 2, 3, and 4 show the process of selecting an ESXi image, .
http://damiankarlson.com/2011/09/12/vmware-upgrading-esxi-4-1-u1-to-esxi-5-with-update-manager/

Download VMware ESX 4 Update 1
Use this DVD ISO with vCenter Update Manager or vSphere Host Update Utility to . NOTE: VMware ESX 4.0 Update 1 and ESXi 4.0 Update 1 require 64-bit .
http://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details/esx40u1_a/ZHcqYmRqampiZGUlaA==

VMware KB: Updating ESX 4.x to a newer released update
Jan 6, 2012 . Download the appropriate Update Package for your ESX Server 4.x and . VMware vCenter Update Manager—For ESX/ESXi hosts that are .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1016209

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VMware® vSphere® VMFS-5 Upgrade Considerations
VMware vSphere VMFS-5 Upgrade Considerations . it will no longer be accessible by older ESX/ESXi 4.x hosts, so you need to ensure that all hosts accessing .
http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/VMFS-5_Upgrade_Considerations.pdf

Upgrading to ESXi 5.0 using Update Manager 5.0 - YouTube
Aug 25, 2011. and demonstrates upgrading a VMware ESX 4.x server to ESXi 5.0 . start or power on virtual machines after a ESX host is powered on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds7fvpGT1Sg

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VMware KB: Unable to upgrade an ESX/ESXi host using the Host ...
Mar 12, 2012 . The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error . You cannot upgrade your ESX or ESXi host using the Host Update Utility .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1019133

vSphere Upgrade Guide - ESX 4.0 - VMware
Upgrade ESX Hosts 73. Upgrade ESXi Hosts 75. vSphere Upgrade Guide. 4 . Perform an Interactive Upgrade of VMware Tools on a Linux Guest in an X .
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40/vsp_40_upgrade_guide.pdf

How to Update VMware ESXi 4.1 to 5.0 - Easy Steps
Jan 9, 2012 . This guide shows the simple steps on how to update VMware ESXi 4.1 to 5.0. I'm showing the . 4) Now start the host from CD/DVD. Select first .
http://www.sysprobs.com/how-to-update-vmware-esxi-4-1-to-5-easy-steps

How to upgrade VMware Tools in ESXi 4.1 to meet the Security for ...
Are you interested in How to upgrade VMware Tools in ESXi 4.1 to meet the Security . with ESXi 4.x do not include the required vShield Endpoint guest driver.
http://www.bitdefender.com/support/How-to-upgrade-VMware-Tools-in-ESXi-4-1-to-meet-the-Security-for-Virtualized-Environments-requirements-978.html

VMware Communities: VMotion not working esxi5 hosts
I have tried to install a host from scratch and to upgrade one using update . I noticed a difference between my ESX 4 and ESXI 5 hosts.
http://communities.vmware.com/message/1881587

Running your application:

  1. VMware vSphere ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Release Notes
    If you created the virtual machine with hardware version 4 and then upgraded it to hardware version 7, use VMware .
    http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_esxi41_u2_rel_notes.html

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    VMware vSphere ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Release Notes
    If you created the virtual machine with hardware version 4 and then upgraded it to hardware version 7, use VMware .
    http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_esxi41_u1_rel_notes.html

  2. VMware ESXi 4.1 Installable Update 2
    NOTE: VMware ESX 4.1 Update 2 and ESXi 4.1 Update 2 require 64-bit capable servers for installation and . VMware Tools CD image for Linux Guest OSes.
    http://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details/esxi41u2/dHdlYnRoKipidGVwKg==

    application.xml onto adl.exe

Download VMware ESXi 4.1
Download VMware ESXi 4.1. Back to VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi). Product, VMware ESXi . File, Information. VMware ESXi 4.1, 4.1, Download. Rows: .
http://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details/hypervisor_41_installable_free/ZCV0YmRoaHBiZHdldA==

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VMware KB: ESX/ESXi host fails to boot after installation or upgrade
The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error messages and troubleshooting . ESX/ESXi host fails to boot after installation or upgrade .
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=1004104&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&dialogID=17484582&stateId=1%200%2017488154

VMware KB: An ESX/ESXi host remediation fails with the error: No ...
Jul 9, 2012 . Symptoms. The ESX/ESXi host remediation using VMware Update Manager fails. You see the error: No supported hosts found for remediate .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1024331

Host Upgrade Scan Messages in Update Manager
When you scan ESX/ESXi hosts against an upgrade baseline, Update . and Settings\All Users\Application Data\VMware\VMware Update . The host disk must have enough free space to store the ESX/ESXi 4.x configuration between reboots.
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.update_manager.doc_50/GUID-EAA2A890-877F-4A05-B0BC-79D56F739C3F.html

Patching ESXi from the Command Line | VMware vSphere Blog ...
Sep 16, 2011 . As I want the profile that includes VMware Tools I will use the "ESXi-5.0.0- 20110904001-standard" profile. Step 4: Place host into maintenance .
http://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2011/09/patching-esxi-from-the-command-line.html

Packaging your application

  1. Open a command line window
  2. VMware KB: Overview of upgrading or migrating from vCenter ...
    5 days ago . Overview of upgrading or migrating from vCenter Server 4.x to vCenter . Methods of upgrading to ESXi 5.0; ESXi 4.0 hosts may experience a .
    http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=1031307

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    Migrating ESX 4.x Files and Settings to ESXi 5.0
    The upgrade process preserves as much of the ESX host configuration as possible. . of the architectural differences between ESX 4.x and ESXi 5.0 architecture, . Pertinent VMware files, such as /etc/vmware/esx.conf are migrated , but many .
    http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc_50/GUID-C89D8EDF-07DF-42DF-B5A0-F992B7DB1FF2.html

  3. Type the path to adt in the bin folder of the SDK into the command line (you can use drag and drop with ADT to quickly add it there as well)
  4. After the path on the same type:

    VMware KB: Diagnosing an ESX/ESXi host that is disconnected or ...
    Jun 25, 2012 . Verify that you can connect from vCenter Server to the ESXi host on TCP/UDP port 902. If the host was upgraded from version 2.x and you .
    http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1003409


    The full path should look something like:

    Import Host Upgrade Images and Create Host Upgrade ... - VMware
    You can use ESXi .iso images to upgrade ESXi 4.x hosts to ESXi 5.x or migrate . or migrate hosts, use the ESXi installer image distributed by VMware with the .
    http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc_50/GUID-B3AA9C16-963C-404E-8980-990773D8D5A3.html


  5. Hit enter

ADT will create a file called helloWorldIn.air

Perform an Orchestrated Upgrade of Hosts Using vSphere ... - VMware
Update Manager 5.0 supports host upgrades to ESXi 5.0 for hosts that are running ESX/ESXi 4.x. You can perform orchestrated upgrades of hosts at the folder, .
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc_50/GUID-EA533B15-00FD-4F76-AB6D-8902B3E69CBE.html

VMware KB: Upgrading Cisco Nexus 1000V before upgrading to ...
Apr 1, 2012 . The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error . install a new ESXi 5.0 host or upgrade to ESXi 5.0 from ESX/ESXi 4.x in an .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2007959

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vSphere Host Profiles - ESXi 5.0 - Documentation - VMware
The VMware Web site also provides the latest product updates. . 4. Check the host's compliance to the reference host's profile. If all hosts are compliant with the .
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-50-host-profiles-guide.pdf

VMware KB: Troubleshooting issues when VMware vCenter Update ...
Aug 8, 2012 . Verify that VMware vCenter Update Manager has successfully download patches for your ESX/ESXi host. A repository that contains no patch .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1032444

VMware ESXi 4.0 Update 3
NOTE: VMware ESX 4.0 Update 3 and ESXi 4.0 Update 3 require 64-bit capable . Use this package with vCenter Update Manager or vSphere Host Update Utility to . VMware ESX/ESXi 4.x Driver CD for Emulex lpfc820 Driver, 8.2.0.121.45 .
http://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details/esxi40u3/ZHcqYnR3dGViZGhodA==

How vSphere 5.0 Differs from vSphere 4.x - Documentation - VMware
After you upgrade or migrate your host to ESXi 5.0, you cannot roll back to your version 4.x ESX or ESXi software. Back up your host before you perform an .
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.install.doc_50/GUID-E8768F10-B289-4F59-9BCB-92ACEC8FBB7F.html

Upgrading an ESX/ESXi 4.0 host to 4.1 - VMware Knowledge Base
Mar 27, 2012 . Upgrading an ESX/ESXi 4.0 host to 4.1 including the Cisco VEM module . For the most current procedure to upgrade from ESX 4.0 to ESX 4.x .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1028921

How To Upgrade VMware ESXi 3.5 To 4.1 Update 1 (Free Version ...
How To Upgrade VMware ESXi 3.5 To 4.1 Update 1 (Free Version) . 2 days 4 hours ago; I tried reinstalling ISP . The first thing you must do is prepare your ESXi host for the upgrade, open up your VMware ESX Client and .
http://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-upgrade-vmware-esxi-3.5-to-4.1-update-1-free-version

VMware KB: Methods of upgrading to ESXi 5.1
3 days ago . For more information about upgrading from ESX/ESXi 3.x or 4.x, see Upgrading . VMware provides several ways to upgrade ESX/ESXi hosts: .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2032757

VMware KB: Troubleshooting issues where Update Manager cannot ...
Jan 6, 2012 . The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error messages and . Upgrading an ESX/ESXi host using Update Manager fails .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1032626

VMware KB: ESX/ESXi hosts fail to scan in vCenter Update Manager ...
Jun 5, 2012 . ESX/ESXi hosts fail to scan in vCenter Update Manager 4.1.x and 5.0 . Host cannot download files from VMware vCenter Update Manager patch store. . < errorDesc>[Errno 4] IOError: <urlopen error (-3, 'Temporary failure in .
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2007398