Updating offline ESX(i) host
Posted by VMax on January 13, 2010 | No comments
If you ever tried to update an ESX(i) host which also is your internet gateway, you know the VMware vSphere Host Update Utility will fail. This is because the Utility downloads the patches after putting the host into maintenance mode. Your routing software will be down and internet not accessible.
Lucky for you there is a way to patch your host while it’s offline. To do this you must have the vSphere Client installed. » » Read the full post