Online/URL-Based Patching failed when updating vCenter Server using vCenter Server Appliance(5480)

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

Using VAMI 5480 page to update vCenter Server, it failed when staging patches.

Environment

vCenter Server 7.0.x

vCenter Server 8.0.x

Cause

Update online. The network speed will affect the patch download and upgrade speed. If the network speed is slow, it will affect the stage.

Resolution

We recommend using the mount offline ISO method to update vCenter.

Additional Information

For more details on the update, please refer to KB: Patching/Updating VMware vCenter Server Appliance VCSA and Platform Service Controller PSC through Appliance Management Interface VAMI