Newer VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS) versions not listed in VKS upgrade UI via vCenter

Products

• VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service

Issue/Introduction

• Latest versions are not seen in the vCenter UI dropdown list when trying to upgrade VKS 
• Only older versions are seen
• Example:
  

Environment

• VMware Kubernetes Service 
• VMware vCenter Server 

Cause

• This is expected behavior for asynchronous VKS releases 
• The VKS version options that appear by default in the vCenter UI, are those that are embedded with the specific vCenter build (synchronous releases)
• For asynchronous upgrades to newer VKS versions, a manual registration step is required

Resolution

1. Register the new VKS version
   • Download the VKS package.yaml file for the latest version from the Broadcom Support Portal
   • In the vSphere Client, navigate to Supervisor Management > Services
   • On the Kubernetes Service tile, click Actions > Add New Version
   • Upload the downloaded VKS package.yaml file to register VKS version with vCenter
     
     
2. Upgrade the VKS version
   • After the new version is registered, select Actions > Upgrade on the Kubernetes Service option
   • Choose the newly registered VKS version from the dropdown list and proceed with the upgrade