Upgrade vcenter server 5.5.0 build 2001466

Hi barl009,

What is the upgrade path to 6.0 and possibly to 6.5.

What current version do you have?

Here some things to consider when going to 6.5: https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=2147289&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&dialogID=346125906&stateId=0%200%20346149010

https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=2147548&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&dialogID=346153444&stateId=0%200%20346161912

Veeam 9.5 officially supports vCenter/vShpere 6.0-4.x.

Regarding compatibility with Nimble I need to know what Nimble model(s) you have. Off the bat 6.0 is officially supported, while 6.5 has yet to be.

Let me know. Thanks!

You may think about using the LInux Appliance now ?

see my EE Article

HOW TO: Deploy and Install the VMware vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 (VCSA 6.5)

Yes, we are on the standard edition of VMware, and yes I am looking at the appliance, problems that I foresee are the move to the posgress SQL data base and the relation ship of the Nimble storage to the upgrade.   So I am thinking that there is no reason to move to the 6.5 at this point as they are both supported equally through 2020.  I am looking for the path of least resistance....

Vendors, will start ensuring their hardware is compatible with 6,5 2017 Q1!

Are you meaning hardware going forward.  Thought that was not an issue.  or do you mean the machine hardware level?

yes,  probably so true...

Stay at 5.5 for another year.