Download and install the correct Hotfix version that matches your version of VMware Aria Operations for Logs.
- Download the VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.12 Hotfix PAK file from the links below.
Note: You will need to login to the portal in order to allow download of the file when using the direct links below.
* 'vrlcm-vrli-8.12.0-HF1' is to be used in Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager.
Prerequisites
- Create a snapshot or backup copy of the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance(s)
- Obtain a copy of the VMware Aria Operations for Logs upgrade bundle .pak file for the release or hot fix you are upgrading to
- Verify that you are logged in to the VMware Aria Operations for Logs web user interface as a user with the Edit Admin permission. The URL format is https://log-insight-host, where log-insight-host is the IP address or host name of the primary node of the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual cluster.
- Make a note of any nodes you are upgrading that are in maintenance mode. When the upgrade is finished, you must move them from the state Connected to Maintenance mode.
Procedure
- Under Management, click Cluster.
- Click 'Upgrade Cluster' to upload the pak file.
- Accept the new EULA to complete the upgrade procedure.
What to do next
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- After the primary node upgrade process is complete, you can view the remaining upgrade process, which is automatic.
- Check for the email sent to the Admin to confirm the upgrade completed successfully.
- After upgrade, all nodes are brought online even if they were in maintenance mode before the upgrade.
- Remove the snapshots from the VMware Aria Operations for Logs appliance(s) within ~72 hours after a successful upgrade to avoid performance issues