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How upgrade the ESX box from 5.0 to 5.5 version, on live server.
Posted on 2016-09-24
Hi My Dear Gurus,
I need to know, How we are upgrading the Live esx server 5.0 to 5.5
version? and what are all the things we need to follow to upgrade it?
what are the prerequisites for this?
please explain.
I any video link is available kindly provide.
I am planning to upgrade it in production environment.
please help.
I need to know, How we are upgrading the Live esx server 5.0 to 5.5
version? and what are all the things we need to follow to upgrade it?
what are the prerequisites for this?
please explain.
I any video link is available kindly provide.
I am planning to upgrade it in production environment.
please help.
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Please see my EE Article, step by step tutorial with instructions
HOW TO: Upgrade from VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 5.1 to VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 5.5 for FREE
It's the same procedure and process, as upgrading from 5.1!
You need to make sure that your servers are certified for 5.5. see here
Check the VMware Hardware Compatability Lists HCL here
The VMware Hardware Compatibility List is the detailed lists showing actual vendor devices that are either physically tested or are similar to the devices tested by VMware or VMware partners. Items on the list are tested with VMware products and are known to operate correctly.Devices which are not on the list may function, but will not be supported by VMware.
http://www.vmware.com/go/hcl
If you have vCenter Server 5.0, this must be upgraded to 5.5 FIRST!
HOW TO: Upgrade from VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 5.1 to VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 5.5 for FREE
It's the same procedure and process, as upgrading from 5.1!
You need to make sure that your servers are certified for 5.5. see here
Check the VMware Hardware Compatability Lists HCL here
The VMware Hardware Compatibility List is the detailed lists showing actual vendor devices that are either physically tested or are similar to the devices tested by VMware or VMware partners. Items on the list are tested with VMware products and are known to operate correctly.Devices which are not on the list may function, but will not be supported by VMware.
http://www.vmware.com/go/hcl
If you have vCenter Server 5.0, this must be upgraded to 5.5 FIRST!
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