Why Upgrade Required

Because your team lead told you to do so and the security team suggested your team lead for update all ESXi to version 7 and the security team got an alert from security scan software that your current version is vulnerable to security threats.

Realty apart that could be a reason but before the update, we need to know some basic points why we are upgrading a working ESXi, let’s come to the theory part. Below is the reason to update ESXi or any software/OS/Hypervisor.

• Vulnerability in the previous version which is fixed by OEM.
• New and useful updates by OEMs like ESXi 7 have support Kubernetes, can use pods, video memory increases, and support cross VCenter with new hardware versions and many more.
• OEM end their support due to maintaining the new version.
• New Operating Systems has supported the new hypervisor so we need to update ESXi.
• Increase performance and monitoring system.

There are many more but just let’s jump on upgrading ESXi 6.7 to 7 update 3 via SSH and esxcli and we have covered some common questions and abbreviations in the end for your knowledge base.

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ESXi Installation Step-By-Step

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Upgrading ESXi 6.7 to 7 Update 3 via SSH and esxcli

Prerequisite

• Download Patch from the VMware site: Download
• Download the bundle in “.zip” format
• Upload bundle in ESXi datastore
• Enter in maintenance mode or check we can do it by esxcli also
• Enable SSH and ESXi shell (TSM and TSH-SSH)to login from ssh

Upgrade ESXi

Note: You have to give the full path of the zip bundle otherwise it may not work

• Log in to ESXi via SSH and go to the path where you have uploaded the zip bundle for us it is in the “/vmfs/volumes/609abf69-1d682f78-0185-3cfdfee40d18/patch/” path

cd /vmfs/volumes/609abf69-1d682f78-0185-3cfdfee40d18/patch/

verify that the path and checks your zip bundle is there or not

If you have not activated the maintenance mode from GUI enabled by the command

esxcli system maintenanceMode set --enable=true

• Check the Profile available in the zip bundle, not have to choose full. Only specific requirements we can choose no-tools otherwise use full. Or if single is available then choose that.

# esxcli software sources profile list -d /vmfs/volumes/609abf69-1d682f78-0185-3cfdfee40d18/patch/VMware-ESXi-7.0.3d-19482537-Custom-Dell-4.2.2-a-depot.zip
Name                                         Vendor  Acceptance Level  Creation Time        Modification Time
-------------------------------------------  ------  ----------------  -------------------  -------------------
Dell-UCS-Addon-ESXi-70U3d-19482537_4.2.2-a  Dell   PartnerSupported  2022-08-29T13:21:00  2022-08-29T13:21:00

• Dry run to test if is it compatible or not. And we can even know before the activity we are doing is on the right track.

esxcli software profile update -d /vmfs/volumes/609abf69-1d682f78-0185-3cfdfee40d18/patch/VMware-ESXi-7.0.3d-19482537-Custom-Dell-4.2.2-a-depot.zip -p Dell-UCS-Addon-ESXi-70U3d-19482537_4.2.2-a --dry-run

Update Result
   Message: Dryrun only, host not changed. The following installers will be applied: [bootbank_ _Installer, LockerInstaller]
   Reboot Required: true
   VIBs Installed: CIS_bootbank_ __ucs-tool-esxi_1.2.2-1OEM, Dell_bootbank_ __nenic-ens_1.0.6.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, Dell_bootbank_ __nenic_1.0.42.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, Dell_bootbank_ __nfnic_4.0.0.87-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ __i40en_2.2.7.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, INT_bootbank_ __igbn_1.9.1.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, INT_bootbank_ __ixgben_1.12.3.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, MEL_bootbank_ __nmlx5-core_4.21.71.101-1OEM.702.0.0.17630552, MEL_bootbank_ __nmlx5-rdma_4.21.71.101-1OEM.702.0.0.17630552, QLC_bootbank_ __qcnic_2.0.62.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ __qedentv_3.40.57.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ __qedf_2.2.86.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ __qedi_2.19.87.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ __qedrntv_3.40.56.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3_1.4.25.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3f_2.1.26.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3i_2.1.9.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, VMW_bootbank_ __atlantic_1.0.3.0-8vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __bnxtnet_216.0.50.0-41vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __bnxtroce_216.0.58.0-23vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __brcmfcoe_12.0.1500.2-3vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __elxiscsi_12.0.1200.0-9vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __elxnet_12.0.1250.0-5vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __icen_1.4.1.7-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __ionic-en_16.0.0-16vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __irdman_1.3.1.20-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __iser_1.1.0.1-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __lpfc_14.0.169.25-5vmw.703.0.35.19482537, VMW_bootbank_ __lpnic_11.4.62.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-mr3_7.718.02.00-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt2_20.00.06.00-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt35_19.00.02.00-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt3_17.00.12.00-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __mtip32xx-native_3.9.8-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __ne1000_0.8.4-11vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __nhpsa_70.0051.0.100-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __nmlx4-core_3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __nmlx4-en_3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __nmlx4-rdma_3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __ntg3_4.1.7.0-0vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __nvme-pcie_1.2.3.16-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __nvmerdma_1.0.3.5-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __nvmetcp_1.0.0.1-1vmw.703.0.35.19482537, VMW_bootbank_ __nvmxnet3-ens_2.0.0.22-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __nvmxnet3_2.0.0.30-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __pvscsi_0.1-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __qflge_1.1.0.11-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __rste_2.0.2.0088-7vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __sfvmk_2.4.0.2010-6vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __smartpqi_70.4149.0.5000-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __vmkata_0.1-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __vmkfcoe_1.0.0.2-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __vmkusb_0.1-6vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ __vmw-ahci_2.0.11-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __bmcal_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __cpu-microcode_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __crx_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __elx-esx-libelxima.so_12.0.1200.0-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __esx-base_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __esx-dvfilter-generic-fastpath_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __esx-ui_1.36.0-18403931, VMware_bootbank_ __esx-update_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __esx-xserver_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __esxio-combiner_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __gc_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __loadesx_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __lsuv2-hpv2-hpsa-plugin_1.0.0-3vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __lsuv2-intelv2-nvme-vmd-plugin_2.7.2173-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __lsuv2-lsiv2-drivers-plugin_1.0.0-10vmw.703.0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __lsuv2-nvme-pcie-plugin_1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __lsuv2-oem-dell-plugin_1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __lsuv2-oem-hp-plugin_1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __lsuv2-oem-lenovo-plugin_1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __lsuv2-smartpqiv2-plugin_1.0.0-8vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __native-misc-drivers_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __qlnativefc_4.1.14.0-26vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __trx_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __vdfs_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __vmware-esx-esxcli-nvme-plugin_1.2.0.44-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ __vsan_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ __vsanhealth_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_locker_tools-light_11.3.5.18557794-19482531
   VIBs Removed: Adaptec_Inc_bootbank_ __scsi-aacraid_6.0.6.2.1.54013-1OEM.600.0.0.2494585, Avago_bootbank_ __scsi-megaraid-sas_6.610.16.00-1OEM.600.0.0.2494585, CIS_bootbank_ __ucs-tool-esxi_1.1.0-1OEM, Dell_bootbank_ __nfnic_4.0.0.40-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, EMU_bootbank_ __brcmfcoe_12.0.1115.0-1OEM.670.0.0.7535516, EMU_bootbank_ __elxiscsi_12.0.1188.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, EMU_bootbank_ __elxnet_12.0.1115.0-1OEM.670.0.0.7535516, EMU_bootbank_ __lpfc_12.2.212.10-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ __igbn_1.4.7-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ __ixgben_1.7.15-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ __net-i40e_2.0.7-1OEM.600.0.0.2494585, INT_bootbank_ __net-ixgbe_4.5.3-1OEM.600.0.0.2494585, MEL_bootbank_ __nmlx5-core_4.17.15.16-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, MEL_bootbank_ __nmlx5-rdma_4.17.15.16-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qcnic_1.0.26.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qedentv_3.11.7.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qedi_2.10.15.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qedrntv_3.11.7.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3_1.0.86.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3f_1.0.68.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3i_1.0.23.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLogic_bootbank_ __qlnativefc_3.1.16.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-libata-92_3.00.9.2-16vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-amd_0.3.10-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-atiixp_0.4.6-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-cmd64x_0.2.5-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-hpt3x2n_0.3.4-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-pdc2027x_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-serverworks_0.4.3-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-sil680_0.4.8-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-via_0.3.3-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __block-cciss_3.6.14-10vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __bnxtnet_20.6.101.7-24vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __bnxtroce_20.6.101.0-20vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __char-random_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ehci-ehci-hcd_1.0-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __hid-hid_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __i40en_1.8.1.9-2vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __ima-qla4xxx_2.02.18-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ipmi-ipmi-devintf_39.1-5vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __ipmi-ipmi-msghandler_39.1-5vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __ipmi-ipmi-si-drv_39.1-5vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __iser_1.0.0.0-1vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __lpnic_11.4.59.0-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-mr3_7.708.07.00-3vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt2_20.00.06.00-2vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt35_09.00.00.00-5vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt3_17.00.02.00-1vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __misc-cnic-register_1.78.75.v60.7-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __misc-drivers_6.7.0-2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ __mtip32xx-native_3.9.8-1vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbak_ne1000_0.8.4-2vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootank_nenic_1.0.29.0-1vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_boobank_net-bnx2_2.2.4f.v60.10-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-bnx2x_1.78.80.v60.12-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-cdc-ether_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-cnic_1.78.76.v60.13-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-e1000_8.0.3.1-5vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-e1000e_3.2.2.1-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-fcoe_1.0.29.9.3-7vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-forcedeth_0.61-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-igb_5.0.5.1.1-5vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-libfcoe-92_1.0.24.9.4-8vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-mlx4-core_1.9.7.0-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-mlx4-en_1.9.7.0-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-nx-nic_5.0.621-5vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-tg3_3.131d.v60.4-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-usbnet_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____net-vmxnet3_1.1.3.0-3vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ ____nhpsa_2.0.22-3vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ ____nmlx4-core_3.17.13.1-1vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ ____nmlx4-en_3.17.13.1-1vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ ____nmlx4-rdma_3.17.13.1-1vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ ____ntg3_4.1.3.2-1vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ ____nvme_1.2.2.28-1vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ ____nvmxnet3-ens_2.0.0.21-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____nvmxnet3_2.0.0.29-1vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ ____ohci-usb-ohci_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____pvscsi_0.1-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____qflge_1.1.0.11-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____sata-ahci_3.0-26vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____sata-ata-piix_2.12-10vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____sata-sata-nv_3.5-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____sata-sata-promise_2.12-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____sata-sata-sil24_1.1-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____sata-sata-sil_2.3-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____sata-sata-svw_2.3-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-adp94xx_1.0.8.12-6vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-aic79xx_3.1-6vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-bnx2fc_1.78.78.v60.8-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-bnx2i_2.78.76.v60.8-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-fnic_1.5.0.45-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-hpsa_6.0.0.84-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-ips_7.12.05-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-iscsi-linux-92_1.0.0.2-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-libfc-92_1.0.40.9.3-5vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-megaraid-mbox_2.20.5.1-6vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-megaraid2_2.00.4-9vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-mpt2sas_19.00.00.00-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-mptsas_4.23.01.00-10vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-mptspi_4.23.01.00-10vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____scsi-qla4xxx_5.01.03.2-7vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____sfvmk_1.0.0.1003-6vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-iscsi-linux-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-iscsi-linux-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-libata-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922,
...

 VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-libata-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-libfc-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-libfc-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-libfcoe-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-libfcoe-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-vmklinux-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-vmklinux-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____shim-vmklinux-9-2-3-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ ____smartpqi_1.0.1.553-28vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ ____uhci-usb-uhci_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMware_bootbank_ __vmware-esx-esxcli-nvme-plugin_1.2.0.36-2.48.13006603, VMware_bootbank_ __vsan_6.7.0-3.73.14263135, VMware_bootbank_ __vsanhealth_6.7.0-3.73.14263064, VMware_locker_tools-light_10.3.10.12406962-14141615
   VIBs Skipped: INT_bootbank_ __iavmd_2.7.2.1001-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807

Check the message it will show that update will be applied and a reboot required true, so you will be confirmed that we can update it .

There is a message that VIBs skipped, we can ignore it because we are not installing the new one and after VIBs, there may be less chance to revert and for the upgrade, we can skip it

• Now we are sure that upgrade could be possible and run the command without the dry-run. Make sure to use the profile name which you have gotten from the first command

esxcli software profile update -d /vmfs/volumes/609abf69-1d682f78-0185-3cfdfee40d18/patch/VMware-ESXi-7.0.3d-19482537-Custom-Dell-4.2.2-a-depot.zip -p Dell-UCS-Addon-ESXi-70U3d-19482537_4.2.2-a

Update Result
   Message: The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the changes to be effective.
   Reboot Required: true
   VIBs Installed: CIS_bootbank_ __ucs-tool-esxi_1.2.2-1OEM, Dell_bootbank_ __nenic-ens_1.0.6.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, Dell_bootbank_ __nenic_1.0.42.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, Dell_bootbank_ __nfnic_4.0.0.87-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ ____i40en_2.2.7.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, INT_bootbank_ ____iavmd_2.7.2.1001-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, INT_bootbank_ ____igbn_1.9.1.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, INT_bootbank_ ____ixgben_1.12.3.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, MEL_bootbank_ ____nmlx5-core_4.21.71.101-1OEM.702.0.0.17630552, MEL_bootbank_ ____nmlx5-rdma_4.21.71.101-1OEM.702.0.0.17630552, QLC_bootbank_ ____qcnic_2.0.62.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ ____qedentv_3.40.57.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ ____qedf_2.2.86.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ ____qedi_2.19.87.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ ____qedrntv_3.40.56.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ ____qfle3_1.4.25.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ ____qfle3f_2.1.26.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, QLC_bootbank_ ____qfle3i_2.1.9.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807, VMW_bootbank_ ____atlantic_1.0.3.0-8vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____bnxtnet_216.0.50.0-41vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____bnxtroce_216.0.58.0-23vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____brcmfcoe_12.0.1500.2-3vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____elxiscsi_12.0.1200.0-9vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____elxnet_12.0.1250.0-5vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____icen_1.4.1.7-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____ionic-en_16.0.0-16vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____irdman_1.3.1.20-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____iser_1.1.0.1-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____lpfc_14.0.169.25-5vmw.703.0.35.19482537, VMW_bootbank_ ____lpnic_11.4.62.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____lsi-mr3_7.718.02.00-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____lsi-msgpt2_20.00.06.00-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____lsi-msgpt35_19.00.02.00-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____lsi-msgpt3_17.00.12.00-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____mtip32xx-native_3.9.8-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____ne1000_0.8.4-11vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____nhpsa_70.0051.0.100-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____nmlx4-core_3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____nmlx4-en_3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____nmlx4-rdma_3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____ntg3_4.1.7.0-0vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____nvme-pcie_1.2.3.16-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____nvmerdma_1.0.3.5-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____nvmetcp_1.0.0.1-1vmw.703.0.35.19482537, VMW_bootbank_ ____nvmxnet3-ens_2.0.0.22-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____nvmxnet3_2.0.0.30-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____pvscsi_0.1-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____qflge_1.1.0.11-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____rste_2.0.2.0088-7vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____sfvmk_2.4.0.2010-6vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____smartpqi_70.4149.0.5000-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____vmkata_0.1-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____vmkfcoe_1.0.0.2-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____vmkusb_0.1-6vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMW_bootbank_ ____vmw-ahci_2.0.11-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____bmcal_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____cpu-microcode_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____crx_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____elx-esx-libelxima.so_12.0.1200.0-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____esx-base_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____esx-dvfilter-generic-fastpath_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____esx-ui_1.36.0-18403931, VMware_bootbank_ ____esx-update_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____esx-xserver_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____esxio-combiner_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____gc_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____loadesx_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____lsuv2-hpv2-hpsa-plugin_1.0.0-3vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____lsuv2-intelv2-nvme-vmd-plugin_2.7.2173-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____lsuv2-lsiv2-drivers-plugin_1.0.0-10vmw.703.0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____lsuv2-nvme-pcie-plugin_1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____lsuv2-oem-dell-plugin_1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____lsuv2-oem-hp-plugin_1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____lsuv2-oem-lenovo-plugin_1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____lsuv2-smartpqiv2-plugin_1.0.0-8vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____native-misc-drivers_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____qlnativefc_4.1.14.0-26vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____trx_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____vdfs_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____vmware-esx-esxcli-nvme-plugin_1.2.0.44-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900, VMware_bootbank_ ____vsan_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_bootbank_ ____vsanhealth_7.0.3-0.35.19482537, VMware_locker_tools-light_11.3.5.18557794-19482531
   VIBs Removed: Adaptec_Inc_bootbank_ __scsi-aacraid_6.0.6.2.1.54013-1OEM.600.0.0.2494585, Avago_bootbank_ __scsi-megaraid-sas_6.610.16.00-1OEM.600.0.0.2494585, CIS_bootbank_ __ucs-tool-esxi_1.1.0-1OEM, Dell_bootbank_ __nfnic_4.0.0.40-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, EMU_bootbank_ __brcmfcoe_12.0.1115.0-1OEM.670.0.0.7535516, EMU_bootbank_ __elxiscsi_12.0.1188.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, EMU_bootbank_ __elxnet_12.0.1115.0-1OEM.670.0.0.7535516, EMU_bootbank_ __lpfc_12.2.212.10-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ __igbn_1.4.7-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ __intel-nvme-vmd_1.8.0.1001-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ __ixgben_1.7.15-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, INT_bootbank_ __net-i40e_2.0.7-1OEM.600.0.0.2494585, INT_bootbank_ __net-ixgbe_4.5.3-1OEM.600.0.0.2494585, MEL_bootbank_ __nmlx5-core_4.17.15.16-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, MEL_bootbank_ __nmlx5-rdma_4.17.15.16-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qcnic_1.0.26.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qedentv_3.11.7.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qedi_2.10.15.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qedrntv_3.11.7.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3_1.0.86.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3f_1.0.68.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLC_bootbank_ __qfle3i_1.0.23.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, QLogic_bootbank_ __qlnativefc_3.1.16.0-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-libata-92_3.00.9.2-16vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-amd_0.3.10-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-atiixp_0.4.6-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-cmd64x_0.2.5-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-hpt3x2n_0.3.4-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-pdc2027x_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-serverworks_0.4.3-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-sil680_0.4.8-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ata-pata-via_0.3.3-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __block-cciss_3.6.14-10vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __bnxtnet_20.6.101.7-24vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __bnxtroce_20.6.101.0-20vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __char-random_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ehci-ehci-hcd_1.0-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __hid-hid_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __i40en_1.8.1.9-2vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __ima-qla4xxx_2.02.18-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __ipmi-ipmi-devintf_39.1-5vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __ipmi-ipmi-msghandler_39.1-5vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __ipmi-ipmi-si-drv_39.1-5vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __iser_1.0.0.0-1vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __lpnic_11.4.59.0-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-mr3_7.708.07.00-3vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt2_20.00.06.00-2vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt35_09.00.00.00-5vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __lsi-msgpt3_17.00.02.00-1vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __misc-cnic-register_1.78.75.v60.7-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __misc-drivers_6.7.0-2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ __mtip32xx-native_3.9.8-1vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __ne1000_0.8.4-2vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ __nenic_1.0.29.0-1vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __net-bnx2_2.2.4f.v60.10-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-bnx2x_1.78.80.v60.12-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-cdc-ether_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-cnic_1.78.76.v60.13-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-e1000_8.0.3.1-5vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-e1000e_3.2.2.1-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-fcoe_1.0.29.9.3-7vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-forcedeth_0.61-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-igb_5.0.5.1.1-5vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-libfcoe-92_1.0.24.9.4-8vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-mlx4-core_1.9.7.0-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-mlx4-en_1.9.7.0-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-nx-nic_5.0.621-5vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-tg3_3.131d.v60.4-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-usbnet_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __net-vmxnet3_1.1.3.0-3vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ __nhpsa_2.0.22-3vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __nmlx4-core_3.17.13.1-1vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ __nmlx4-en_3.17.13.1-1vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ __nmlx4-rdma_3.17.13.1-1vmw.670.2.48.13006603, VMW_bootbank_ __ntg3_4.1.3.2-1vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __nvme_1.2.2.28-1vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __nvmxnet3-ens_2.0.0.21-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __nvmxnet3_2.0.0.29-1vmw.670.1.28.10302608, VMW_bootbank_ __ohci-usb-ohci_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __pvscsi_0.1-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __qflge_1.1.0.11-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __sata-ahci_3.0-26vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __sata-ata-piix_2.12-10vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __sata-sata-nv_3.5-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __sata-sata-promise_2.12-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __sata-sata-sil24_1.1-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __sata-sata-sil_2.3-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __sata-sata-svw_2.3-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-adp94xx_1.0.8.12-6vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-aic79xx_3.1-6vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-bnx2fc_1.78.78.v60.8-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-bnx2i_2.78.76.v60.8-1vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-fnic_1.5.0.45-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-hpsa_6.0.0.84-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-ips_7.12.05-4vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-iscsi-linux-92_1.0.0.2-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-libfc-92_1.0.40.9.3-5vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-megaraid-mbox_2.20.5.1-6vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-megaraid2_2.00.4-9vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-mpt2sas_19.00.00.00-2vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-mptsas_4.23.01.00-10vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-mptspi_4.23.01.00-10vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __scsi-qla4xxx_5.01.03.2-7vmw.670.0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __sfvmk_1.0.0.1003-6vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-iscsi-linux-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-iscsi-linux-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-libata-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-libata-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-libfc-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-libfc-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-libfcoe-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-libfcoe-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-vmklinux-9-2-1-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-vmklinux-9-2-2-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __shim-vmklinux-9-2-3-0_6.7.0-0.0.8169922, VMW_bootbank_ __smartpqi_1.0.1.553-28vmw.670.3.73.14320388, VMW_bootbank_ __uhci-usb-uhci_1.0-3vmw.670.0.0.8169922,  VMware_bootbank_ __vsanhealth_6.7.0-3.73.14263064, 

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VMware_locker_tools-light_10.3.10.12406962-14141615
   VIBs Skipped:INT_bootbank_ __iavmd_2.7.2.1001-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807

Check the message it should show “The update completed successfully”. Now you are 50% done now you can reboot the server to take the upgrade in effect it will take server boot time(3-5 min ) + 5-7 Min ESXi upgrade.

• Reboot ESXi

#  reboot -f

After Update

Remove from Maintainance mode

esxcli system maintenanceMode set --enable=false

Log in to ESXi GUI and power on all VMs because due to the upgrade and maintenance mode auto power on option may not work so the first time after upgrading ESXi 6.7 to 7 update 3 we need to power on VMs manually.

Important Acronyms and Abbreviations

There are many but we have given what is required in our process.

VIB Update – Not required if Upgraded

If you have upgraded from the above procedure this is not required but if in case you need to upgrade via VIB update run the below command and reboot the server.

# esxcli software vib update --depot /vmfs/volumes/609abf69-1d682f78-0185-3cfdfee40d18/patch/VMware-ESXi-7.0.3d-19482537-Custom-Dell-4.2.2-a-depot.zip
# reboot -f 

Summary

We have after preparation for upgrading ESXi 6.7 to 7 update 3 via SSH and esxcli we need to run only three below command

esxcli software sources profile list -d /path_of_zip_file.zip

esxcli software profile update -d /path_of_zip_file.zip -p Profile_Name –dry-run

esxcli software profile update -d /path_of_zip_file.zip -p Profile_Name

Conclusion

We have learned how to upgrade Vmware ESXi 6.7 to VMware ESXi 7 U3 via SSH and esxcli command. Hope this article is useful for you. Share for care.

VMware ESXi (pronounced ESXi) is a type of hypervisor that allows you to run multiple virtual machines on a single physical host. It is a bare-metal hypervisor, which means it runs directly on the host’s hardware and does not require an operating system to be installed first.

ESXi is a popular choice for virtualization in the enterprise because it is easy to install and manage, and it provides a high level of performance and reliability. With ESXi, you can run multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, each with its own operating system and applications, and manage them all from a central console.

In addition to virtualization, ESXi also provides features such as live migration, high availability, and resource management to help you deploy and manage your virtual infrastructure.

ESXi comes with a 60 days evolution period in this period you can use all its feature but after 60 days you need to purchase a license for it.

Related Article: What is VMware used for?

To install VMware ESXi 7 on a server, you will need to perform the following steps:

Download ESXi

Download the VMware ESXi 7 installation ISO file from the VMware website.

Download from the official site trial version or if you want to use it for the business you can purchase it too. As recommended if you are new to it ask the IT department they will provide a custom ESXi iso according to the environment.

VMware ESXi download

How to use ISO

According to the situation, there are 3 methods to use ISO on a server.

• Burn the ISO file to a CD or create a bootable USB drive.
• Mount ISO on KVM console from IMC, ILO, IDRAC or ILOM, etc
• Place ISO on your network boot server

After mounting, you have to reboot the server and boot the server with ISO

Press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS or boot menu. This key is usually F6, F10, F11, or F12, but it may vary depending on the server’s BIOS.

Process of Installation of ESXi 7

After reaching the boot menu select the bootable media from the boot menu and press Enter to boot from it.

After loading the screen, it will ask you to press enter to continue. Press enter to the next step.

Press F11 to accept the license agreement from ESXi

Select the disk in which you want to install ESXi and press enter to continue. Press enter again if asked to create a partition for the new ESXi installation. This will happen only in case you are using the old raid for the new ESXi installation.

Select desired language for your ESXi installation and press enter to continue

Give the root password and remember it will be used to log in to ESXi after installation. It will ask you to enter two times password and when both match press enter key to continue.y

Next screen will ask you to confirm installation press F11 to start the installation.

Wait until the process is finished. It will ask you to press enter for the reboot. Press enter and it will boot to ESXi.

Press F2 and give root and password and edit the management IP address if required or if the DHCP network is configured then no need to edit it.

Connect to the ESXi host using the web browser and log in with the root user and the password you set during the installation process.

Conclusion

Now we have successfully installed ESXi. ESXi installation is not as complicated ad other OS because ESXi is a hypervisor installed on bare metal and it will provide a cost-saving solution by creating multiple OS VMS on a single bare-metal

What is VMware?

VMware is a cloud computing and virtualization platform developed by VMware Inc. It provides users with the ability to create, deploy, and manage virtual machines and other software applications. VMware enables IT professionals to easily create, configure, and manage virtualized environments on their own or in the cloud.

VMware technology is used in a variety of industries, from data centers to healthcare and finance to education and government. It’s a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes and can help them save time and money while increasing productivity.

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Benefits of VMware

The benefits of VMware are numerous. Here are some of the key advantages of using VMware technology:

• Cost savings: With VMware, businesses can save money by reducing the number of physical servers they need to purchase and maintain. They can also reduce overhead costs associated with operating and maintaining physical servers.
• Improved performance: VMware enables businesses to run multiple applications on a single server, which helps improve performance and reduces latency.
• Ease of use: VMware is easy to use and configure, so businesses can quickly set up and maintain their virtual machines.
• Increased scalability: VMware technology makes it easy for businesses to scale their operations up or down quickly and easily.
• Increased security: VMware provides robust security measures, such as encryption, to keep data safe and secure.

Features of VMware

VMware offers a wide range of features that make it a powerful tool for businesses. Here are some of the important key features of VMware for consideration:

• Automation: VMware technology provides automated deployment and management of virtual machines. This makes it easier for IT professionals to manage large numbers of virtual machines.
• Fault tolerance: VMware technology provides fault tolerance, so if one virtual machine fails, it can be restarted on another machine without downtime.
• High availability: VMware technology provides high availability of virtual machines, so businesses can keep their systems up and running.
• Cloud compatibility: VMware is cloud-compatible, so businesses can easily move their virtual machines to the cloud for flexibility and scalability.
• Disaster recovery: With VMware, businesses can easily recover from disasters with minimal disruption to operations.

How VMware Works

VMware technology works by using virtualization to create multiple virtual machines on one physical server. Each virtual machine has its own operating system, applications, and data. This allows businesses to run multiple virtual machines on one server without affecting performance.

The virtual machines are managed using a hypervisor, which is a piece of software that provides the necessary resources for the virtual machines to run. The hypervisor is responsible for controlling the resources allocated to each virtual machine, as well as ensuring that they are secure and running optimally. VMware ESXi is a type 1 hypervisor.

Advantages of VMware

The advantages of VMware are numerous. Here are some of the key benefits of using VMware:

• Increased efficiency: VMware technology makes it easier for businesses to manage and maintain their virtual machines, so they can focus on other tasks.
• Improved scalability: VMware technology makes it easy for businesses to scale up or down quickly, so they can adjust their operations as needed.
• Improved security: VMware provides robust security measures, such as encryption and authentication, to ensure the safety of their data.
• Increased flexibility: VMware enables businesses to move their virtual machines to the cloud for greater flexibility and scalability.

• Cost savings: VMware technology can help businesses save money by reducing the number of physical servers they need to purchase and maintain.
• Improved performance: VMware technology enables businesses to run multiple applications on a single server, which helps improve performance and reduces latency.
• Ease of use: VMware technology is easy to use and configure, so businesses can quickly set up and maintain their virtual machines.

What is VMware used for :

Below we will get through with VMware products which will give you an idea of what is VMware used for :

Types of VMware Products

There are a variety of different VMware products available for businesses to use. Here are some of the most popular VMware products:

• VMware vSphere or ESXi: vSphere is a virtualization platform that enables businesses to create, deploy, and manage virtual machines and other software applications in the cloud.
• VMware vCenter Server: vCenter Server is a centralized management platform that provides businesses with the tools they need to manage their virtual machines and other components of their IT infrastructure.
• VMware NSX: NSX is a network virtualization platform that enables businesses to create secure and isolated networks in the cloud.
• VMware vSAN: vSAN is a storage virtualization platform that enables businesses to create, deploy, and manage storage in the cloud.
• VMware vRealize: vRealize is an automation platform that enables businesses to automate the management of their virtual machines and other components of their IT infrastructure.

Types of VMware Solutions

VMware also offers a variety of different solutions for businesses to use. Here are some of the most popular VMware solutions:

• VMware Cloud Foundation: Cloud Foundation is a complete cloud infrastructure platform that enables businesses to quickly and easily deploy, manage, and scale their cloud infrastructure.
• VMware vCloud Suite: vCloud Suite is a comprehensive set of infrastructure, networking, and security solutions for businesses to manage their cloud infrastructure.
• VMware Horizon: Horizon is a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that enables businesses to securely deliver virtual desktops and applications to their users.
• VMware vRealize Automation: vRealize Automation is an automation platform that enables businesses to quickly and easily deploy, manage, and scale their cloud infrastructure.
• VMware vRealize Business: vRealize Business is a business intelligence and analytics platform that enables businesses to understand and optimize their cloud costs.

VMware Security Solutions

VMware also offers a variety of security solutions for the datacenter to use. Here are some of the most popular VMware security solutions:

• VMware AppDefense: AppDefense is a security platform that helps businesses protect their applications from malicious attacks.
• VMware NSX Advanced Threat Prevention: NSX Advanced Threat Prevention is a security platform that provides businesses with the tools they need to detect and prevent advanced threats.
• VMware Carbon Black Cloud: Carbon Black Cloud is a cloud-based security solution that provides businesses with real-time threat protection and visibility.
• VMware vRealize Security: vRealize Security is a security management platform that provides businesses with the tools they need to detect and respond to security threats.

VMware Cloud Solutions

VMware is used for a variety of cloud solutions for businesses to use. Here are some of the most popular VMware cloud solutions:

• VMware Cloud on AWS: Cloud on AWS is a cloud service that enables businesses to quickly and easily deploy, manage, and scale their cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• VMware Cloud Foundation on Dell EMC: Cloud Foundation on Dell EMC is a cloud service that enables businesses to quickly and easily deploy, manage, and scale their cloud infrastructure on Dell EMC.
• VMware vCloud Director: vCloud Director is a cloud service that enables businesses to quickly and easily deploy, manage, and scale their cloud infrastructure.
• VMware vRealize Automation Cloud: vRealize Automation Cloud is a cloud-based automation platform that enables businesses to quickly and easily deploy, manage, and scale their cloud infrastructure.

VMware Desktop Solutions

VMware also offers a variety of desktop solutions for businesses to use. Here are some of the most popular VMware desktop solutions:

VMware Horizon: Horizon is a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that enables businesses to securely deliver virtual desktops and applications to their users.
VMware Fusion: Fusion is a desktop virtualization solution that enables businesses to securely deliver virtual desktops and applications to their users.
VMware Workstation: Workstation is a desktop virtualization solution that enables businesses to securely deliver virtual desktops and applications to their users.
VMware ThinApp: ThinApp is a desktop virtualization solution that enables businesses to securely deliver virtual desktops and applications to their users.

VMware Network Solutions

VMware also offers a variety of network solutions for businesses to use. This is also what is VMware used for. Here are some of the most popular VMware network solutions:

• VMware NSX: NSX is a network virtualization platform that enables businesses to create secure and isolated networks in the cloud.
• VMware NSX Data Center: NSX Data Center is a network virtualization platform that enables businesses to create secure and isolated networks in the cloud.
• VMware vCloud Networking and Security: vCloud Networking and Security is a network virtualization platform that enables businesses to create secure and isolated networks in the cloud.
• VMware vRealize Network Insight: vRealize Network Insight is a network analytics platform that enables businesses to gain visibility into their networks and optimize their performance.

VMware Security Considerations

When using VMware technology, businesses should be aware of potential security risks. Here are some security considerations to keep in mind when using VMware technology:

• Access control: Businesses should ensure that only authorized users have access to their virtual machines.
• Data protection: Businesses should ensure that their data is protected by using encryption and other security measures.
• User authentication: Businesses should ensure that users authenticate themselves before accessing their virtual machines.
• Network security: Businesses should ensure that their networks are secure by using firewalls and other security measures.

VMware Support Services

VMware also offers a variety of support services for businesses to use. Here are some of the most popular VMware support services:

• Professional services: Professional services provide businesses with the tools they need to design, deploy, and manage their virtual infrastructure.
• Technical support: Technical support provides businesses with the resources they need to troubleshoot and resolve issues with their virtual machines.
• Training and certification: Training and certification programs provide businesses with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully manage and maintain their virtual infrastructure.

VMware Licensing Options

VMware also offers a variety of licensing options for businesses to use. Here are some of the most popular VMware licensing options:

• Per-VM licensing: Per-VM licensing enables businesses to license their virtual machines on a per-VM basis.
• Per-host licensing: Per-host licensing enables businesses to license their virtual machines on a per-host basis.
• Capacity-based licensing: Capacity-based licensing enables businesses to license their virtual machines based on their capacity requirements.
• Concurrent user licensing: Concurrent user licensing enables businesses to license their virtual machines based on the number of concurrent users.

Conclusion

Now that you have an answer to the question “What is VMware used for?”, you can see why it’s such a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. VMware technology provides businesses with the tools they need to create, deploy, and manage virtual machines and other software applications in the cloud. It also provides businesses with cost savings, improved performance, increased scalability, and increased security.

If you’re looking for a virtualization and cloud computing platform for your business, VMware is an excellent choice. It offers a wide range of features, solutions, and support services to help businesses get the most out of their virtual infrastructure.

So, what is VMware used for? VMware is used to create, deploy, and manage virtual machines and other software applications in the cloud. With VMware, businesses can save time and money while increasing their productivity.