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VMware ESXi 6 for Dell PowerEdge Systems Installation Instructions and Important Information Guide

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Downloading the patches and updates for ESXi

  • NOTE: To install any patches or updates for ESXi, ensure that you follow the instructions given in this section.
  • NOTE: Check for the latest patch and update releases for your ESXi version regularly and even after you installing ESXi. For certain hardware configurations, VMware may list certain patches or updates as required on its hardware compatibility list at vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php.
To check for and install the latest ESXi patch:
  1. Go to vmware.com/patchmgr/download.portal.
  2. Select ESXi (Embedded and Installable) from the Product drop-down menu.
  3. Select the version of your software from the Version drop-down menu.
  4. Click the calendar icon to enter the Release Date of the patch or select the Release Date by clicking the calendar icon.
  5. Select All Classifications from the Classifications drop-down menu.
  6. Select Search.

    The Download Patches page displays a list of all the patches that match the details you specified.

  7. Select the required patch and click Download Now to download the zip file.
  8. Install the patch using any of the update tools provided by VMware such as esxcli or vCenter Update Manager.
  • NOTE: For more information on patch management, see vmware.com/support/pubs/.

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