Different version of vCenter Server appearing on VAMI and vSphere Client

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

• After upgrading or patching vCenter Server to a new release, you may notice different version numbers displayed in the VAMI and the vSphere Client under the "About VMware vSphere" tab.

 

• On vCenter Server's VAMI https://<VC_FQDN>:5480 Summary page

 

 

• When looking on vSphere Client under the "About VMware vSphere" tab, we do see a different version of vCenter Server  

 

Environment

VMware vCenter Server 8.x

VMware vCenter Server 7.x

 

Cause

This behavior is expected in some of the versions and is not a bug or UI issue, as the Client Package doesn't always receive new code with every release. 

Resolution

To confirm the vCenter Server has been patched/updated successfully, ensure the build number is consistent in the following two locations:-

1. Summary page of VAMI. (URL to access VAMI page should be - https://<vCenter_Server_FQDN>:5480
2. Open the SSH/Putty for vCenter Server and run the following command to get the build number in the Appliance Shell: 
   • vpxd -vl