Update to version 4.1 EXSi 5.1 with NetApp Filer as storage device

It is simple to upgrade a single host EXSi the old version to a new version. But how to change a host mounted storage NetApp Filer (data store). I'm not familiar with NetApp Filer as storage device. Receive detailed information or step by step example 1) disassembled the NFS share? (2) the driver update from 4.1 to 5.1 3 exsi) then go up the NFS share?

Hi ginger8990,

It's me again by reviewing some of your recent posts, I see that you're eager to learn, so I'll throw a little more treats to snack on there.  That's just my opinion and how I do things, your and other approaches may vary.  A large part of it, you'll already know so forgive me, but better too much, not enough, I say.

Compatibility

Always check the compatibility and interoperability of the matrices for all suppliers.  When in doubt degenerate to a provider and ask, it's their job to answer.

BIOS / Firmware

When you upgrade, you can also take the opportunity during this downtime to update your BIOS Firmware server, etc. to the desired standard.

vmkping

Once the server is online and ESXi has been updated, you can confirm own access to storage by a vmkping on the IP Address of the file server to a session of putty/SSH on the VMHost (particularly useful for testing the frames extended if use you it).  Other than that, if you see that data warehouses are not grayed out (i.e. you can right click and browse their) then you should be good to go.  Set up a test of the virtual machine and discover things.

VSC NetApp data OnTap Versions

As you upgrade your VMHost 4.x to 5.x, this means that the version of vCenter was already updated (requirement hard as you know).  I see that you mentioned that you use vCenter (VCSA).  You also use the Netapp VSC?  If so this would be installed on a Windows Server of some sort I don't think that it is still supported on VCSA (but I could be wrong).

See the version of your NetApp VSC plugin and talk to your storage team to decide if they want to update.  They might want to consider their Data OnTap version among others before deciding (OnTap version is also very relevant if research of VAAI and SIOC features... don't worry about these last 2 If you have not yet started it in this way).

IVMS

After the upgrade of the VSC, you should review annex IVMS (NetApp snapshots) If you use those.  Do not skip the IVMS review or you can violate SLAS for lack of shots every night.  The reason is that after a VSC your schedule component upgrade snap may have to be reconfigured.  In any case, the VSC upgrade is optional, but desired.

Advanced settings (vmkernel)

Using the traditional fat vSphere C# lient, you must also confirm that each of the ESXi hosts have the best practical vmkernel advanced settings for NFS.  You can view your VMhost conformity of the Home > NetApp plugin on the vSphere client.  I don't have it in front of me now, but I think it's under the "host discovery" in the plugin.  Just scroll your host in the plugin and see if it is consistent.  Alternatively, you can right-click and apply the settings to the VMHost in question (required restart ESXi).  The advanced settings can also be made manually in the Client vSphere for each host, or using PowerCLI.

CDP and own Communication reports

As always, before making any upgrade, it is always useful to collect a RVTools report and store it off to Excel for reference.  A COP report (as this or that) is also useful.  The CDP report shows the switch ports that your host is connected.  Send this report to your boys network and tell them of ' contempt restarts on the following interfaces during upgrades of the host'.»»  It's always nice to communicate, more if you have trouble the ports in question are clear for everyone.

OOB (out-of-band access)

Ideally, you should have the band access to the server (that is, KVM over IP, HP ILO, Dell iDRAC, IBM RSA, etc.).  These are all examples of the technology used to reach the server where the management interface is not reachable on the network.  If you do not, you should have physical access to the server, or planning your upgrade, when you know that someone who does not have physical access can reach the server if you have trouble.

DNS and time synchronization

Make sure that the synchronization host is NTP correctly and that the DNS addresses are correct.  It is a town that gets loser on fresh builds.  Your upgrade which should carry on but without problem.

Profiles of the host

If you use the host profiles, the final step would be to update or create a new profile of the newly updated reference host host (host > Host Profiles), and then verify the compliance of each improved host.  This view hosts and Clusters by selecting the Cluster in the left pane, and then clicking on the 'Compliance profile' tab in the right pane.  Then, right-click on the desired host and select "Verify profile respect" (then scroll way down to see if something fails verification).  When in doubt, stick to the upgrade of a host at a time and test/prove your success.

Tools and vHardware for virtual machines

After the upgrade, you can choose to update tools VMware, then the material as usual (both optional and can be postponed to a later date to support simple roll-back to 4.x if necessary).

Note: since you're going to 5.1 we still call vHardware.  5.5 it is called virtual compatibility.  You can be several versions behind on this and always be supported.  Most people just do it sooner than later however.  Always just, don't forget to make the tools before hardware.  I think you have it mastered well


Summary and closing

OK, so it's a lot of techno babble I just typed (and believe me there is more) but the reality is that you would be fine not to read all this and just upgrade.  Try and do your best to organize your approach and research / ask questions until you are comfortable.  In the end, the best way to learn is through practice.  Anyway, NFS is very forgiving and is probably the easiest support in VMware thing.  Good luck and have fun!

Some additional links:

New NFS best practices Whitepaper available | VMware vSphere Blog - VMware Blogs

https://communities.NetApp.com/docs/doc-23811

http://www.VMware.com/files/PDF/Techpaper/VMware-NFS-best-practices-WP-en-new.PDF

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