Hi All,
I’ve decided to upgrade my VMware ESXi 6.7 to 7.x. Searched for HPE Custom Images and was able to download the ISO File from VMware.
VMware HPE ESXi 7.0 U2 I’ve created a bootable USB Stick with Rufus
Then rebooted the Server and booted from the USB Stick
Enter to run the VMware ESXi 7.0.3 Installation
F10 to Accept the EULA
Selected the Volume where ESXi is installed
Hi All,
Seems to be i’ve missed an important update for VMware Remote Console, that was already released two months ago.
VMware Remote Console 12.0.5 (You need to login to Download) I’ve just used the “Download and install” Button
Installation was successful
After the Upgrade i’ve started the VMware Remote Console and checked the Version
Regards
Andres Bohren
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Hi All,
Seems to be i’ve missed an important update for VMware Remote Console, that was already released two months ago.
VMware Remote Console 12.0.4 (You need to login to Download) Currently i’ve installed 12.0.2
After extracting the *.zip File i’ve started the Installation.
That ended up in a Bluescreen and restarting the Client. I had to uninstall and reinstall VMware Remote console to upgrade to the newest version.
After the Upgrade i’ve started the VMware Remote Console…
Hi All,
VMware has released a Security Advisory for VMware Tools
VMSA-2023-0013 VMware Tools update addresses Authentication Bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-20867) You can download the newest version of VMware Tools here: VMware Tools 12.2.5
After loggin in you need to consent to the general Terms to download the VMware Tools
In the downloaded zip File is the ISO File with the VMWare Tools for Windows
I’ve extracted the ISO, Renamed it and uploaded it to the Datastore
Hi All, VMware has released a Security Advisory to address the CVE-2022-31676. You need to upgrade to VMware Tools 12.1.0 to fix the Issue.
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0024.html
VMware Tools 12.1.0 Download
https://customerconnect.vmware.com/downloads/details?downloadGroup=VMTOOLS1210&productId=1259&rPId=92824
After you have downloaded the ZIP file mount the vmwaretools.iso and run the Setup64.exe (or setup.exe on x86 Processors)
On my Server i had to restart and relaunch the Setup
Looks good after the Reboot and again launched setup64.exe
Let's check in VCSA
Hi All, An Update for ESXi 6.70 has been released by VMware VMware ESXi 6.7, Patch Release ESXi670-202207001
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/rn/esxi670-202207001.html Product Patches https://customerconnect.vmware.com/patch I have uploaded the ZIP File to the ESXi Datastore
I have only a Single ESXi Server. So i stop all VM's. Now the Patch can be installed
esxcli software vib install -d /vmfs/volumes/datastore3/ISO/ESXi670-202207001.zip After the Reboot you can see the new Version Number ESXi 6.7.0 19997733
No VMware Tools update reqired
Hi All, VMware Released a Security Advisory regarding VMware Tools (CVE-2022-22977)
VMSA-2022-0015
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0015.html
In order to fix it you have to install VMware Tools for Windows 12.0.5
After you have downloaded the new Version of the VMware Tools you can eighter upload the ISO to VMware ESX and assign it to the DVD Drive or open the ISO directly on the Windows Machine.
Regards Andres Bohren
Hi All, VMware published a Security Advisory for the VMware Tools on Windows.
VMSA-2022-0007
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0007.html
VMware Tools 12.0.0 Download
https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/downloads/details?downloadGroup=VMTOOLS1200&productId=1259&rPId=85322
On my ESXi the VM's the VMware Tools are currently running Version 11.3.5
I've extracted the "windows.iso" and renamed it to "WMwareTools12_Windows.iso"
Then uploadet it to the Datastore
Attached it to the VM
And started the setup64.exe
Regards Andres Bohren
Hi All, An Update for ESXi 6.70 has been released by VMware
ESXi670-202102001
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/rn/esxi670-202102001.html Product Patches https://customerconnect.vmware.com/patch I have uploaded the ZIP File to the ESXi Datastore
I have only a Single ESXi Server. So i stop all VM's. Now the Patch can be installed esxcli software vib install -d /vmfs/volumes/datastore3/ISO/ESXi670-202201001.zip After the Update, the Server has to be rebooted. When the Server is up again, you can see the new Version Number 6.
Hi All, Yesterday i received a Mail with an update to the Status of VMware Log4j. Finnaly ESXi and vCenter have received patches.
VMSA-2021-0028 https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0028.html Product Patches
https://customerconnect.vmware.com/patch
Notice the Version before the Update 6.7.0.51000
The Update can be installed from the VCSA Appliance Management Portal under "Update"
https://vcsa.corp.icewolf.ch:5480/
After the Update you have to be patient until the VCSA and the Appliance Management Portal are available again.
Regards Andres Bohren
