Importing an ESXi image and updating a host

VUM also enables the vSphere administrator to import ESXi images and update the hosts. In this workflow, we copy over an image file (*.iso) to the VUM server and import the image that could be applied on the host. This also works as a quick workaround if there are any network connectivity or firewall issues in the environment. In the following recipe, we walk through the necessary steps to import an image file and upgrade a host.

Getting ready

Log in to My VMware portal with the appropriate privileges and download the ESXi image file.

How to do it...

1. Log in to vCenter and navigate to the Home page. Click on the Update Manager icon:

2. Click on the Manage tab | ESXi Images tab, and then click on Import ESXi Image..., as depicted in the following screenshot:

3. Click on Browse and navigate to the file on the local machine, as depicted in the following screenshot:

4. Provide a suitable name and click on the Host Upgrade radio button:

5. Select the appropriate ESXi image...