Tag: Update Manager

ALERT: ESX 4.0 to 4.0 Update 1 can cause an Unrecoverable system.

ALERT: ESX 4.0 to 4.0 Update 1 can cause an Unrecoverable system.

I just saw this come across twitter.  (BTW: This is a GREAT example of why Twitter is a valuable technology tool if used correctly.) Upgrading ... Read More

Uploading and installing patches with the VI Client

Uploading and installing patches with the VI Client

Although most ESX patches are now done through VMware's Update Manager but occasionally we will need up manually patch an ESX host.  Here is a ... Read More

VMware ESX 3.5 Update 2 Goodies

VMware ESX 3.5 Update 2 Goodies

Here are some other little niceties I have found after upgrading to VMware's ESX 3.5 Update 2. More little hardware facts : Service Tags are ... Read More

Upgrading ESX without Update Manager

Once in a while, you have to do a BIG update to ESX and Update Manager (as cool as it is) just won't help. You ... Read More

Patching an ESX server with Update Manager

Update Manager VMware Update Manager automates patch and update management for VMware ESX Server hosts and virtual machines. Update Manager addresses one of the most ... Read More