Upgrading

Question 1

Does vCenter server support windows XP professional 64 bit?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

How can you upgrade vCenter server from a 32 bit system?

Answer 2

Using the data migration tool

Question 3

What is the order of steps for upgrading a vSphere implementation?

Answer 3

1. Upgrade vCenter Single Sign-On (if applicable).
2. Upgrade vSphere Web Client (if applicable).
3. Upgrade vCenter Inventory Service (if applicable).
4. Upgrade vCenter Server.
5. Upgrade Update Manager (if applicable).
6. Upgrade ESX/ESXi hosts.
7. Upgrade vSphere Client.
8. Upgrade VMware Tools in virtual machines.
9. Upgrade virtual hardware in virtual machines.