VMware vSphere 6.7 Update 2 is now generally available for download
This vSphere update was officially announced last week, see:
- Announcing vSphere 6.7 Update 2, vSphere Platinum updates, and vSphere ROBO Enterprise
Apr 02 2019 by Himanshu Singh at VMware vSphere BlogI am excited to share that today we are announcing the VMware vSphere 6.7 Update 2 release, with key enhancements that will deliver an efficient and more secure hybrid cloud platform to our customers. We are also announcing the new vSphere Remote Office Branch Office Enterprise edition, as well as updates going specifically into vSphere Platinum edition.
Today, vSphere 6.7 Update 2 became generally available!
Download
As always, you'll want to read the VMware vCenter Server 6.7 Update 2 Release Notes and ESXi 6.7 Update 2 release notes before considering an upgrade, then
- Download the VCSA 6.7 Update 2 appliance ISO (if you don't already have 6.7 running)
- Download the ESXi 6.7 Update 2 ESXi ISO (6.7U2, aka, 6.7 U2)
I encountered some very minor issues going to 6.7 Update 1, explained in my vSphere 6.7 Update 1 Released article, and I'm expecting this upgrade to be even smoother.
ESXi 6.7x to 6.7 Update 2
Once we're done upgrading to VCSA 6.7 Update 2 from any prior 6.7 using the built-in VAMI UI, you'll also be able to use the preferred method for ESXi upgrades using VUM.
See also at TinkerTry
- How to update any VMware ESXi Hypervisor to the latest using ESXCLI for easy download and install
Aug 14 2018, updated Apr 16 2019
- VMware vSphere 6.7 Update 2 Announced
Apr 02 2019
- vSphere 6.7 Update 1 Released
Oct 18 2018
See also
- Updates to VM Compatibility and VMware Tools with vSphere 6.7 Update 2
Apr 09 2019 by Kev Johnson
- VMware vSphere 6.7 Update 2 Announced
Apr 02 2019 by Vladan Seget at ESXvirtualization
All Comments on This Article (5)
I thought I would weigh in on the "No space on device". I have a newer i7 and an older i7 (2600). The older one would not update to 20190504001. I received the infamous "No space left on device", with NOTHING in the logs. The typical fixes (updating locker, swap, checking inodes) didn't work. I finally just downloaded the file and ran it locally. It updated, but I received this message. I'm going to guess the failure happening to some others could be related to this. It would be nice if VMWare would include this message when doing a web update vs "No space left on device. [root@ESXi-2:~] esxcli software profile update -p ESXi-6.7.0-20190504001-standard -d /vmfs/volumes/85393b81-0e64f6a4/ESXi670-201905001.zip
[HardwareError]
Hardware precheck of profile ESXi-6.7.0-20190504001-standard failed with warnings: CPU_SUPPORT WARNING: The CPU in this host may not be supported in future ESXi releases. Please plan accordingly.
Thats awesome! Thanks for the quick answer and the valuable info.
Yes, yes, and yes!
Keys can be changed at any time from any type to any other type, and you can avoid loss of licensed functions (with no need to rebuild) by buying VMUG Advantage EVALExperience each year. I hope this helps, and consider using TINKERTRY when you order VMUG Advantage for 10% off your order (I have no financial affiliation with them, it's just a perk for my readers).
Hi Paul, three quick questions.
I am currently using the Essentials Kit running 6.7 U2 and I am thinking about the VMUG Advantage program to tinker with vMotion and all the fun related to it in my home lab. Can I exchange the license keys in my server without any hassle?
Do I get ugrades (e.g. 6.5 to 6.7 or later to 7.X) during the 365 days of VMUG similar to my current active maintenance suscription for Essentials?
When the first year for VMUG is over and I renew it for another year, is it again a new key that can just be updated on my server, without any re-install?
Paul Braren | TinkerTry.com
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