UPDATING VCSA vCenter Server Appliance

UPDATING VCSA (vCenter Server Appliance)

Thinks to check:
1. Access to vCenter (can be root or administrator)
2. Access to VAMI portal or VCSA Management Interface (can be same as vcenter login)
3. A scheduled change request ticket, if Production is affected, server owners must approve downtime schedule first.

CHECKLIST:
-login to vcenter
-Disable DRS on all clusters
-Search for VCSA VM
-Note ESXI server name that is hosting VCSA
-Click host hosting VCSA VM
-Disable Lockdown mode
-Log into ESXI host that is hosting VCSA
-Search for VCSA VM
-Open Remote Console for the VCSA
-Create a full clone of the VCSA – vcsaname-change number
-Create a pre-upgrade snapshot of the VCSA (Uncheck include Memory)
-Login to VCSA VAMI portal (:5840)
-Click Update
-Select Version XXXX (ex: 7.0.3.01500)
-Click Stage and Install
-Click and Accept EULA
-Click Next
-Wait for Pre-Checks to run
-Uncheck Join the VMware CEIP
-Click Next
-Click I have backed up vCenter server (step 4)
Wait for update to finish

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