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How do I upgrade a VMware Vcenter from 6.7 to 8.0?
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(This post was last modified: 12-06-2024, 07:26 PM by rpgking.)
To upgrade VMware vCenter from version 6.7 to 8.0, you will need to follow the official VMware documentation for upgrading vCenter Server. Here are the general steps you can follow:
1. Check the compatibility of your current environment with vCenter 8.0.
2. Backup your vCenter Server and its associated databases.
3. Download the vCenter Server 8.0 installer from the VMware website.
4. Run the installer on the machine where vCenter Server is installed.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade vCenter Server to version 8.0.
6. After the upgrade is complete, verify that all services are running correctly and test the functionality of your vCenter Server.
It is important to note that upgrading vCenter Server is a critical operation and should be done carefully to avoid any potential issues. It is recommended to test the upgrade in a non-production environment before performing it in a production environment.