2024年4月2日 · This article describes how to manually install updates on a VMware ESXi host from the command line using the esxcli tool. You can only install security patches, perform in-release upgrades, or upgrade between ESXi versions (for example, you can upgrade from VMware ESXi 6.7 to 7.0 or 8.0).

2022年9月13日 · In this example I will upgrade ESXi from Version 7.0.2 Build 17867351 to ESXi 7.0.3 Build 20328353. The steps are straight-forward, and depending on your host type it won’t take more than 10 minutes and a reboot. First we need the latest version of ESXi from the VMware Patch Repository.

By using ESXCLI, you can upgrade an ESXi 6.5 host or ESXi 6.7 host to version 7.0 and update or patch ESXi 6.5 , ESXi 6.7 , and ESXi 7.0 hosts.

You can upgrade or update a host with image profiles stored in a software depot that is accessible through a URL or in an offline ZIP depot. Install Standalone ESXCLI. See

2024年9月24日 · To upgrade/update ESXi from VMware repository run the below esxcli command. esxcli software profile update -d “/vmfs/volumes/10/VMware-ESXi-8.0U3b-24280767-depot.zip” -p ESXi-8.0U3b-24280767-standard. You're done. You'll see a lot of text (cut in my screenshot below) which shows what VIBs has been removed and what's installed. This is it.

You can update hosts with VIBs or image profiles by downloading a ZIP file of a depot.

2025年3月5日 · This guide explores the best approach to updating your VMware ESXi hosts while ensuring a smooth and secure update process. Option 1: Taking VMs Offline and Updating the ESXi Host. One straightforward approach is to power down all virtual machines (VMs), place the ESXi host into maintenance mode, and then perform updates on the hardware. Pros:

2021年8月29日 · In this article, you’ll learn how to update ESXi hosts using vLCM. By the end, you’ll have all the information required to nail your next patching cycle, and save yourself precious time and energy that you can spend on more interesting tasks!

2025年3月19日 · When updating ESXi host using the command line utility similar to the following: esxcli software vib update -d "/vmfs/volumes/ Datastore / DirectoryName / PatchName.zip " -f You see errors similar to the following:

2020年12月23日 · Ahead is a comprehensive guide to upgrading ESXi hosts with vSphere Update Manager. Although the guide focuses on upgrading ESXi 6.5 to ESXi 6.7, the steps detailed below are applicable to other versions and builds of ESXi hosts. Follow them to reduce the amount of time you spend on vSphere administration.