Which VMware Tools upgrade method minimizes the need for scheduled downtime?

Which VMware Tools upgrade method minimizes the need for scheduled downtime?

Which VMware Tools upgrade method minimizes the need for scheduled downtime?

A.
Use vCenter Server to select and upgrade virtual machines

B.
Use vSphere PowerCLI and create a script to upgrade the virtual machines

C.
Use Update Manager to perform an orchestrated upgrade of virtual machines

D.
Configure the virtual machines to check for and install updates at each reboot cycle

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babar.munir

babar.munir

D is correct

You can upgrade VMware Tools manually, or you can configure virtual machines to check for and install newer versions of VMware Tools.

The guest operating system checks the version of VMware Tools when you power on a virtual machine. The status bar of the virtual machine displays a message when a new version is available.

http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc%2FGUID-A2491004-1C67-4E14-B47B-807E20C19108.html&resultof=%22Upgrading%22%20%22upgrad%22%20%22VMware%22%20%22vmware%22%20%22Tools%22%20%22tool%22

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Gtan.Nar

Gtan.Nar

B is posible.

Zero down time

Get-Vm |Update-Tools -Noreboot

https://www.vmware.com/support/developer/PowerCLI/PowerCLI41/html/Update-Tools.html

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papali

papali

Just tried, through PowerCLI do not have to restart your PC, this I did not know!!!
At this point I would say that the most suitable answer is B.

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MD

MD

However, the virtual machine might still reboot after updating VMware Tools, depending on the currently installed VMware Tools version, the VMware Tools version to which you want to upgrade, and the vCenter Center/ESX versions.

This could impact VMs and create unwarranted downtime, and cost you your job..

Hence, I’ll stay with D

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