The upgrade to ESXi 4.1 with storage iSCSI software to ESXi 5.5

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• How to maintain the availability of the data store after the upgrade to ESXi 5.1 with the new IP address and the naming convention?

  How can we maintain access to the presented LUNS and VMFS data store after we improve the ESX in ESXi with the new naming convention and the new model of IP addressing?

  My back-end SAN EMC Clariion is VNX

  Thanks in advance.

  How are the hosts connected to storage systems. With FC HBA for example, there is basically nothing you need to do since the WWN will remain the same and so LUN presentation of the zoning on the switch and storage system does not need to be reconfigured.

  André

• With the help of vicfg-cfgbackup during the upgrade to ESXi

  Hi all

  We are working on the upgrade to ESX 4.1 to 5.1 ESXi.  We do this in a scalable fashion.  Take us a host ESX 4.1 since the cluster, rebuild it from scratch with ESXi 5.1 and then place it in a cluster.  Is it possible or advisable to back up the configuration of ESX 4.1 with vicfg-cfgbackup and then restore this configuration it is upgraded to 5.1 ESXi?  We do not have Enterprise Plus license so profiles host is not an option (or at least that's my understanding).

  Thanks for your help and advice!

  I don't know that there is an 'official' answer on that, but check out http://communities.vmware.com/thread/392759 for more information.

• The upgrade to ESXi 4.0.261974 to ESXi 4.1.0 errors with "upgrade package validation failed"

  Hello

  I'm trying to upgrade a host 4, 0.x ESXi 4.1 using the vSphere host update utility WSXi. First, it downloads the patches as expected, I select the host, and select "Upgrade of home", and then I select the file "upgrade - ESXi4.0 - to-ESXi4.1.xxxxxx.zip" I downloaded. After a while, I get the message "upgrade package validation failure (not to read the metadata of upgrade file that is located in a folder temporary users where it was unzipped to)" and the update will fail. I tried with the client installed on an XP and a box of Windows 7 with the same question, and I tried a new download without any positive result. What I am doing wrong?

  Thanks for your help.

  See if that helps

  http://blog.vmpros.nl/2010/07/15/VMware-failed-to-read-the-upgrade-package-metadata-XML-upgrading-to-ESXi-4-1/#more-2953

• The upgrade to ESXi 4.1 with Update Manager - disconnect SAN?

  Just noticed a patch was released for ESXi 4.1, if I deploy this hotfix with Update Manager, do I have to disconnect the SAN in order to install the host?  ESXi make his case of scanning for unformatted volumes and format when it restarts first after being patched?

  See you soon

  JD

  CompTIA A + network +.

  VMware VCP 3

  If you have access to the material, you can fiber optic cables.  We do not usually have on the correction just because you're not the formatting of the readers as you would for and install.  However, it won't hurt anything to pull the cables if you can.

• Advice on the upgrade to ESXI 4.1.0 to 6

  I have ESXI 4.1.0 260247 that worked for about 5 years now as a champion.  My hard drives are becoming old and I need to upgrade my storage (currently raid 2 x 1 TB 1, need 2 TB of usable space) so I am looking to update my ESXI at the same time.  I'm a show making, software development, my needs are quite simple.  I have machines virtual linux for Jenkins, LAMP, nginx, svn, mysql and I have Windows VMs for Jenkins, MSSQL, versions of office to install testing.  The most great thing miss me with ESXI 4 is I would go an automatic weekly backups of my VM to my QNAP NAS.

  Essentials would be worth the money? I'm Canadian, so please consider I paid 32% more after the exchange of currencies.

  I'm not an experienced administrator, ESXI 4 was free for me problem since day 1.  If I replace all readers at the same time, would be a good upgrade path:

  1 export all as OVF of ESXI4 VMS

  2 replace the discs in Server

  3. installation of 6

  4 import OVF VM in ESXI 6

  Thanks in advance for the entry.

  I would backup all virtual machines to external storage, possible using https://www.veeam.com/virtual-machine-backup-solution-free.html

  Update as needed. You will not be able to skip from 4.1 to 6.0. so a reinstall would be my preferred option.

  Restore VMs return. Note that if you use free ESXi then you probably need to restore files on networked storage and copy them back to the store to host data because free ESXI does not include an API for veeam to restore. https://forums.Veeam.com/VMware-vSphere-F24/question-about-free-ESXi-5-and-restore-job-failed-error-t13345.html

  Essentials is really cheap for what you get. You will be able to use the above correctly, because you then will licenses for the API. You probably want 2-3 hosts so that the benefits of vCenter you get with the license are worth. It is not really worth it for a single host unless you need these API etc.

• The upgrade to ESXi 4.1 to 6.0

  We have a PowerEdge T300 server that is about 6 years old. It is running the free version of ESXi 4.1 out of a 4 GB flash drive that plugs directly on the motherboard. Virtual machines are stored on a RAID array (storage directly associated with).

  Is it possible to go from 4.1 to 6.0 or will I need to do a fresh install of 6.0 on my USB key? If I install 6.0 it will automatically recognize my repository of storage on DAS (RAID 5 array).

  In addition, 6.0 works even on this old of a server or should I be looking at something like 5.0?

  Thank you

  You have two problems:

  1: your hardware is not compatible with vSphere 6, according the latest version supported with VMware HCL is the vSphere, ESXi 5.1 U3:

  

  2nd: impossible to update directly from version 4.1 to version 6, take a look here on the upgrade: VMware product interoperability Matrices

• Welcome to the upgrade to ESXi 4.0 to 4.1 and 4.6 of view

  
  Hello everyone, I have a question regarding the upgrade of my esxi hosts that are running a cluster View 4.6.

  Overview of my environment:

  The current 4 ESXi hosts run 4.0.0 261974.  These hosts are UCS B200 M2 blade.

  I need to add a 5th host for abilities and bought a new UCS B200 M3 blade.  The M3 blade only supports ESXi 4.1 U2 or more so I can't install the same version running on my 4 current hosts.

  My question is, what would be the best practice to get the blade M3 installed and in my environment?

  Should I install the 4.1 u2 on the M3 blade and attach it to the cluster with the 4 hosts running 4.0, and then you spend the remaining 4.0 hosts one at a time?

  or

  Can I upgrade the 4 hosts first run 4.0 to 4.1 u2 or u3 and then install and join the M3 host?

  In addition, please include any documentation useful update, or links to, that would be great!

  Thank you!

  You consider right. Do an upgrade at a time. 4.0 and 4.1 also can coexist without problem, but the ideal is to upgrade.

  http://www.VMware.com/PDF/vSphere4/R41/vsp_41_upgrade_guide.PDF

  Good luck with that.

• The upgrade to ESXi host that hosts vCenter comments

  Recently, we moved our vCenter Server in a virtual machine rather than running on a dedicated machine.

  A question I have for those running in this type of configuration are how do you for the upgrade of the host as comments from vCenter runs (for example ESXi 5.0 > 5.1)? We usually use Update Manager to perform the upgrade, so I was wondering if there is just more to use the old method of mode start since the level of the server installation CD or if there is another special way Im unaware of.

  Thanks in advance!

  If you have shared storage, you can connect to the host where you vCenter VM is registered, it off, remove the inventory, disconnect from the host, log in another host, browse the data store, add the vCenter VM inventory on the other host, turn on the vCenter VM and then you can remidate the other host using the virtual machine.

• Question about the upgrade to ESXi 4.1 and USB keys

  Right now I'm under ESXi 4.1 from a USB key (ie. a very small USB key).

  If I want to "start over" and use a newer USB for ESXi 5 but keep my intact, is guest operating systems - this possible?  (For example, if I install ESXi on a Virgin USB 5.0, will I be able to import my existing operating system vmx ESXi 4.1 images, etc.?)

  In addition, what's the downside of ESXi 5 running from a USB?  I spin this in a laboratory at the House and have read that ESXi basically load into memory if you really start player ESXi itself is useless and a USB key is perfectly fine.  Is this true?

  If you do not want re - configure ESXi 5.0, you can proceed as follows:

  1. Use free software, called "USB Image Tool 1.57" make a picture of your USB 4.1 - software available here http://www.alexpage.de/usb-image-tool/ .  This way you can restore it to any USB in the future.
  2. After making a backup of your USB 4.1 image, upgrade installation 4.1 to 5.0.
  3. Make a backup of your configuration of ESXi using the CLI vMA tool / vSphere in Windows with the following command: vicfg-cfgbackup-next - server
  4. The new installation of ESXi 5.0 on new USB
  5. VMA or vSphere CLI tool use in Windows with the following command to restore the backup from step 3 config: vicfg-cfgbackup-load - server
  6. You should now have ESXi 5.0 works on a new USB without any necessary configuration

  Alternatively, you can restore the image USB created in step 1 on your old USB in order to have a 4.1 installation handy...

  I recommend that make you a picture of your USB 5.0 USB as well just in case in the future USB fails.

• How can I buy an iPhone AT & T using the upgrade program and replace it with T-mobile?

  I intend to buy the iPhone, which will be released this morning, and I heard that the next iPhone will run out quickly, the configuration I wanted, as 6s and 6 s iPhone more runs so quickly, but this time, I want to start from the beginning because I don't want to miss a day of work, or otherwise I won't get it that $5000 per day , so if I don't have a number to AT & T, what do I do because I am on T-mobile, and I can't go to the Apple Store Friday on time to conduct a review of YouTube and get views and re-read soon on my site. I am currently on AT & T, but I heard that the iPhone is going to be better with the upgrade program, and I wanted to sign up. So, why do you need an AT & T number, and why should I go to the Apple Store if I want a T-mobile and last year, I had to wait until October 9 to get my 2nd iPhone 6 s more of Apple and a back of pre-orders unlocked without AppleCare.

  Nothing is still announced by Apple, but wait like everyone else.

• The upgrade to ESXi 3.5

  I have an ESXi 3.5.0 Server and I am considering upgrading to VMware vSphere Hypervisor 4.1.

  -Is the good upgrade?

  -I can upgerade in place, leaving the VM on the server?

  Is there a document describing how to upgrade right?

  -As some of the VMS are business critical, how to eliminate or mitigate the risks of problems prossible during the upgrade process?

  Concerning

  Mario

  You can follow the upgrade guide:

  http://www.VMware.com/PDF/vSphere4/R41/vsp_41_upgrade_guide.PDF

  You can keep existing VMs, but a backup is suggested.

  A suggested path could be the first upgrade to 4.0 and 4.1:

  http://eddielublog.blogspot.com/2010/08/upgrade-VMware-ESXi-35-to-vSphere-41.html

  André

• The upgrade to ESXi 3.5 Update 2 to update 4

  Hello

  I currently update 2 on a server and was wondering can I go directly to the update 4.

  Or should I first upgraded to update then update 3 to 4?

  Thank you

  Welcome to the forums,

  You can go directly to U4! Keep in mind that when you perform an update via CD, it is advisable to remove the SAN connection before making the upgrade...

  Duncan

  VMware communities user moderator

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• The upgrade to vCenter Server 5 with a view Server 4.6 on a host ESXi 4.1

  We have guests ESX and ESXi 4.1 and just got a new host ESXi 5. We must now be upgraded vCetner to version 5 server in order to manage the new host. I know 5 4.1 manage vCenter hosts but do I need to be wary when it comes to the host that maintains the virtual computers view or the view Server 4.6 VM itself?

  According to the comapbility matrix View 4.6 is not supported under vSphere or vCenter 5.

  http://PartnerWeb.VMware.com/comp_guide2/SIM/interop_matrix.php

• the upgrade to esxi 4.1 to 5.1 and moving hosts to 5.1 VC

  We always have a lot of guests esxi 4.1 running in VC 4.1

  the plan is to move these hosts to 5.1 (already built) VC and upgrade hosts with her

  That I should

  a. take a host in vc 4.1, in maintenance mode,

  b. update, patch. etc...

  out of the maintenance of the c mode.

  d. move vms back on

  host e is disconnected. the cluster

  f. remove a host cluster and vc4.1

  g. connect host to new cluster in vc5.1

  thoughts?

  You have a perfect plan. But you need to make changes in the order steps

  The correct order would be:

  disconnect the cluster host

  remove the cluster host and vc4.1

  connect the host to the new cluster in vc5.1

  Take the host in vc 5.1, in maintenance mode,

  Update, patch. etc...

  exit maintenance mode

  move virtual machines on it

  You can manage guests 4.1 to 5.1 VC. If all the guests move there first and then upgrade one at a time