VMware vSphere 6 Install, Configure, Manage - Part 2: vSphere 6 Upgrading Overview/Description Target Audience Prerequisites Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Expertise Level Overview/Description
Upgrading to VMWare vSphere 6 requires attention to detail and a solid approach to achieve successful results. In this course, you will learn about the vSphere 6 upgrade requirements and how to approach the manual upgrade process. You will also learn about common upgrade recommendations and concerns with respect to vCenter and Update Manager upgrades.
Target Audience
Virtualization and cloud administrators who install, configure, and manage vSphere installations
Prerequisites
None
Expected Duration (hours)
1.4
Lesson Objectives VMware vSphere 6 Install, Configure, Manage - Part 2: vSphere 6 Upgrading
start the course
identify prerequisites for upgrading to VMWare vSphere 6
recognize product licensing requirements for upgrading to VMWare vSphere 6
select the appropriate upgrade path or type for upgrading to VMWare vSphere 6
choose between performing a new installation or an in place upgrade to VMWare vSphere 6
describe how to determine system requirements for upgrading to VMWare vSphere 6
identify considerations with existing plugins and add-ons when upgrading to VMWare vSphere 6
describe important elements to consider prior to initiating an ESXi manual upgrade
describe the VMWare vSphere 6 installation upgrade process
complete the VMWare vSphere 6 installation upgrade process
describe VMWare vSphere 6 post upgrade actions
identify common vCenter upgrade concerns
describe vCenter Server Appliance upgrade recommendations
describe vCenter host and Web Client upgrade recommendations
use Update Manager to organize upgrade preconfiguration details
work with Update Manager to upgrade VMWare vSphere from 5.5 to 6
recall the importance of vCenter remediation
describe considerations for VM tools and hardware upgrades
describe and complete the vSphere 6 upgrade process, including vCenter and Update Manager upgrades
Course Number: vi_vhpp_a06_it_enus
Expertise Level
Intermediate