vSphere 7.0 Update 3, Update 3a & Update 3b - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Issue/Introduction
This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about the recently removed vSphere 7.0 Update 3 releases:
- vSphere ESXi 7.0 Update 3 (build 18644231)
- vSphere ESXi 7.0 Update 3a (build 18825058)
- vSphere ESXi 7.0 Update 3b (build 18905247)
- vSphere vCenter 7.0 Update 3b (build 18901211)
Environment
VMware vSphere ESXi 7.0.2
VMware vSphere ESXi 7.0.1
Resolution
General Questions
These issues are resolved in vCenter Server 7.0 U3c and ESXi 7.0 U3c.
NOTE:- For the environments still running vSphere 7.0 U3, U3a and U3b are "Fully Supported" by VMware.
Q. What are the latest vSphere 7.0 releases available online for download as of now?
A. Currently all the updates for vSphere vCenter 7.0 U3 are available for download.
Q. Why are these releases being pulled?
A. VMware has identified critical issues with these builds. For further information, please refer to KBs 86287. For more details behind the decision, please review Important Information on ESXi 7 Update 3 .
Q. My environment is already upgraded to one of the removed versions. Now that VMware has made the decision to remove the releases from the download portal, will my environment have an impact?
A. The identified impact for the already upgraded environments has been listed in the KBs 86287 & 86281 along with the workarounds for the issues, if you are experiencing an issue not resolved by the KBs, please reach out to the VMware Global Support Team via a support request.
Q. Is my environment still supported even though it's already upgraded to a removed version, or will I need to roll back?
A. These versions are still fully supported by VMware. A rollback is not necessary unless desired.
Q. My environment is already upgraded to one of the removed versions. What will be my next upgrade path?
A. The upgrade path for such environments is to update to the latest patches available now.
Q. My environment is already upgraded to one of the removed versions. I have to reimage the ESXi Host and would require the ISO image download, how will I get access to this?
A. If you do not already have the image stored from the time of upgrade, please reach out to the VMware Global Support team via a service request.
Q. My environment is currently running one of the earlier versions of ESXi 7.0 U2/U2a/U2c/U2d. What will be my next upgrade path?
A. The upgrade path for such environments is to update to the latest versions/patches available now.
Q. My environment is currently running ESXi 7.0 U3 and my ESXi Hosts are encountering the PSOD issue reported in KB 86100. Where should I get the fix from?
A. If your environment matches the details stated in the KB 86100, please reach out to the VMware Global Support team via a service request for further assistance.
Q. I am trying to upgrade my environment to one of the removed versions of ESXi and seeing the error "Cannot download VIB" while using vLCM. What is the fix for this issue?
A. Please refer to KB 86399. VMware recommends waiting until the next patch release is available, which will have fixes for the issues listed in KBs 86287 & 86281.
Q. I have a new project to deploy a vCenter and ESXi on version 7.0 U3.x, how should I proceed?
A. In order to deploy a new environment with matched versions, VMware recommends waiting until the next patch release is available. This will have fixes for the issues listed in KBs 86287 & 86281.
Q. I am in the middle of an upgrade rollout to vSphere 7.0 U3.x, what should I do given the release is no longer available?
A. VMware recommends upgrading to the latest versions. These will have fixes for the issues listed in KBs 86287 & 86281.
Q. What are the tentative timelines for the next vSphere 7.x major release?
A. Updates for 7.x and 8.x are available.
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