The upgrade from 5.0 to 5.5 2nd update vCenter

I need to update my vSenter v. 5.0 to VMware vCenter Server 5.5 Update 2.

The vCenter is a virtual machine running Windows Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 10.50.1600.

The virtual machine is not a member of Active Directory.

  • What should I consider before performing the update?
  • Where can I find detailed documentation on the upgrade process and a list of questions that I have to answer?
  • During the update the ESXi hosts will be light as well as the VM guest.
  • Should I try to power VMs off as much as I can?
  • I need to do anything on the side SQL?
  • Should I take a snapshot and/or make a (Veeam) backup the vCenter VM in the case where something goes wrong with the update?
  • Given a problem occurs during the update, can I just go back to the snapshot?
  • Is there anything else I can do to ensure a successful update?

Concerning

Marius

  • What should I consider before performing the update?

  • Where can I find detailed documentation on the upgrade process and a list of questions that I have to answer?
  • During the update the ESXi hosts will be light as well as the VM guest.
    • Yes, vCenter upgrade will not affect ESXi or VM
  • Should I try to power VMs off as much as I can?
    • Not required
  • I need to do anything on the side SQL?
    • Make sure that you have a FULL backup. Rest will take care of vCenter 5.5 installation
  • Should I take a snapshot and/or make a (Veeam) backup the vCenter VM in the case where something goes wrong with the update?
    • It is recommended to have snapshot
  • Given a problem occurs during the update, can I just go back to the snapshot?
    • Yes, you can
  • Is there anything else I can do to ensure a successful update?
    • Read the guide to upgrade twice
    • Make sure that you write down the name of the ESXi server, which holds your vCenter VM
    • Make sure that you have the root password for the name of the ESXi server, which holds your vCenter VM

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