Install and upgrade vCenter Server and ESXi step by step procedures
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Install and upgrade vCenter Server and ESXi step by step procedures

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Article ID: 312076

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Products

VMware vCenter Server VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

This article intends to be a one-stop place to provide links to step by step procedures for ESXi and vCenter install and upgrade. The links below encompass scenarios relating to 

  •  install and upgrade of vCenter and ESXi server,
  •  migration of the vCenter from Windows to an appliance version,
  •  upgrade of VMware tools and VM hardware using Update Manager.

Environment

  • VMware vSphere ESXi 6.7
  • VMware vCenter Server 7.0.x
  • VMware vCenter Server Appliance 6.5.x
  • VMware vCenter Server Appliance 6.7.x
  • VMware vCenter Server 6.7.x
  • VMware vSphere ESXi 7.0.0
  • VMware vSphere ESXi 6.5
  • VMware vCenter Server 6.5.x
  • VMware ESXi 6.0.x

Resolution

Everything You Wanted To Know About VMware vSphere 7 Upgrade

Easier vCenter Server Updates with Update Planner

Upgrading vCenter Server from 6.5 to 6.7

Upgrading PSC and vCenter Server from 6.5 to 6.7

VCSA Migration

ESXi Host Upgrade using Update Manager

ESXi System Storage When Upgrading

vSphere Update Manager

VMware Tools and Virtual Machine Hardware