Reverting a Cluster from vLCM Image Management to VUM Baseline Management

Products

• VMware vCenter Server
• VMware NSX
• VMware vSAN

Issue/Introduction

This article outlines the workarounds for reverting a cluster from vLCM (vSphere Lifecycle Manager) image based management back to VUM (VMware Update Manager) baseline management.

Environment

VMware vCenter Server

VMware NSX

VMware vSAN

Resolution

To revert from vLCM image management back to VUM baseline management, follow these steps:

1. Create a new cluster that is managed by VUM baselines.

2. Move the existing host(s) into the newly created cluster.

For detailed instructions, refer to the following technical documentation:

• How Do You Create a vSphere Cluster with the vSphere Client

• How to Relocate Your ESXi Host

Note: If you are unable to create a new VUM baseline cluster and migrate the existing hosts as a workaround, please open a Broadcom Support case and reference this KB article.

Creating and managing Broadcom support request (SR) cases

Additional Information

For converting a cluster from VUM baseline management to vLCM image management. Please refer to the technical documentation below.

• Convert a Cluster or a Host That Uses Baselines Into a Cluster or a Host That Uses vSphere Lifecycle Manager Images