VMware VSphere Update Manager 5.0

VMware vsphere Update Manager eliminates the hassle of manually tracking and patching VMware vsphere hosts and virtual machines in addition to automatically managing patches. VMware vsphere Update Manager scans the status of VMware vsphere and compares it with the benchmarks set by the administrator, then applies updates and patches to enforce compliance with the prescribed patch standards. The Patch compliance dashboard allows administrators to understand the patch state of the entire virtual infrastructure environment. This feature greatly simplifies the patch management process while protecting the data center from program errors and security breaches.

VMware vSphere Update Manager reduces the risk associated with virtual machine patching by providing the option to take a snapshot of the virtual machine before patching the application and to allow snapshots to be stored within a user-defined time period, If the application of the patch has an unknown negative impact on the virtual machine workload, the virtual machine can be rolled back to a known state, reducing the risk associated with a virtual machine patching failure.

VMware vSphere Update Manager can securely patch offline virtual machines without exposing them to the network, reducing the risk of security issues for non-compliant virtual machines in production environments. Applying patches to offline virtual machines can only be done in a virtual environment, and this action enforces a higher level of patch standards than the physical environment.

VMware vSphere Update Manager also has the ability to apply patches to remote site segments, reducing network usage and allowing patches to be applied to schedules that are appropriate for remote sites.

about vSphere Update Manager 5.0

Let's look at what isVSphere Update Manager. Update Managerto beVMware VSphereenables centralized auto-patching and versioning, and providesVMware Esx/esxisupport for hosts, virtual machines, and virtual appliances, including upgrades and patchingEsx/esxihost, install and update third-party software on the host, upgrade virtual machine hardware,VMware Toolsand virtual devices. Update Managermust be able to pass through the network andVMware VCenterServerconnected. Update Managereach installation must be associated with aVcenterserverThe instance is associated (registered). Update ManagerThe module includes aVSphere ClientThe plug-in and a server component that you run on, this component canVCenter ServerThe system is installed on the same computer, or it can be installed on a different computer. IfVCenter Serversystem isVCenterlink mode is part of a group that is already connected, and you want to use eachVCenter ServerSystem ofUpdate Manager, you must pair eachVCenter Serversystem is installed and registeredUpdate Managerinstance. Only for registeredUpdate Managerinstance ofVCenter ServerThe system uses this instance. To installUpdate Manager, you must have an installedUpdate Manager. In this case, you can use theVMware vSphere Update Manager Download Service(UMDS) to download the update metadata and update the binaries.

The first step in the Update Manager process is to download a set of information about patches, extensions, and virtual device upgrades (metadata). One or more of these patches or extensions will form a baseline for aggregation. You can add multiple datums to a datum group. A datum group is a compound object that consists of a set of non-conflicting datums. You can use datum groups to combine different types of datums and then scan and repair inventory objects as a whole. If the baseline group contains both an upgrade and a hotfix or an extension baseline, the upgrade baseline is performed first. A collection of virtual machines, virtual appliances, and esxi/esx hosts or individual inventory objects can be scanned to check for compliance with benchmarks or benchmarks and fix them later. You can start these processes either manually or through scheduled tasks.

update manager server can be configured from internet< Span style= "padding:0px; margin:0px; font-family: Arial "> or download patches, extensions, and virtual device upgrades from shared repositories. You can also manually import hotfixes and extensions from the zip file. Configure Update manager download source is an optional step. If the deployment system is connected to internet Update manager repository. You can also add url esxi5.0

Requirements for systems and databases

installationUpdate Managerserver, you must create a DB instance becauseUpdate Managerservers, andUpdate Manager Download Serveiceyou need to use a database to store and organize server data. UpdatemanagerSupportOracle,Microsoft SQL Serverand theMicrosoft SQL Server2008 R2 Express (64bit). Updatemanagerthe server must be installed in64-bit system on the computer, butUpdate Manageris still32-bit applications and need32bit ofDsn.

used byUpdate Managerdatabase can be associated withVCenter Serverdatabase is the same. You can also use a different database, or use an existing database cluster. For best results in large environments, you should use a dedicatedUpdate Managerdatabase, the database and theVCenter ServerThe system database is located on a different computer. Update ManagerThe server requires administrator credentials to connect to the database. If you are installingUpdate ManagerServer orUMDSAfter you change the database user name and password, you can reconfigure theUpdate Managerand theUMDSwithout having to reinstall them.

VMware VSphere Update Manager 5.0