Upgrade to Latest ESXi and vCenter version 9

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi
• VMware vCenter Server 8.0

Issue/Introduction

Information on upgrade path and the procedures for upgrading ESXi Hosts and vCenter to latest version 9.x

Environment

• VMware ESXi 8.x
• VMware vCenter Server 8.x

Resolution

• Links to the upgrade path for ESXi Hosts and vCenter servers:
  • https://interopmatrix.broadcom.com/Upgrade?productId=1&isHidePatch=false&isHideLegacyReleases=true
  • https://interopmatrix.broadcom.com/Upgrade?productId=2

 

• Documentation links for the vCenter and ESXi upgrade process:
  • vSphere Upgrade Options
  • Upgrading the vCenter Appliance
  • Overview of the ESX Host Upgrade Process

Additional Information

Review Interop matrix to ensure ESXi version 9 is compatible with any other Broadcom or 3rd party solutions or components present in the environment:

https://interopmatrix.broadcom.com/Interoperability?isHidePatch=false&isHideLegacyReleases=false&col=1,19588&row=0,