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4 Select the Repository settings.
Option Description
Use default repository Uses the default VMware repository URL that is preset for the build profile of the
appliance.
Use specified repository Uses a custom repository. You must enter the repository URL, for example,
http://web_server_name.your_company.com/vc_update_repo.
If the repository policy requires authentication, enter a user name and password.
5 Click OK.
What to do next
Check for and Install vCenter Server Appliance Patches
Check for and Install vCenter Server Appliance Patches
You can check for and install patches either from an ISO image or directly from a repository URL.
Important The services running in the appliance become unavailable during the installation of the
patches. You must perform this procedure during a maintenance period. As a precaution in case of
failure, you can back up the vCenter Server Appliance. For information on backing up and restoring
vCenter Server, see vSphere Installation and Setup.
Prerequisites
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Log in to the vCenter Server Appliance Management Interface as root.
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If you are patching the appliance from an ISO image that you previously downloaded from
https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/patch, you must attach the ISO image to the CD/DVD drive of
the vCenter Server Appliance. You can configure the ISO image as a datastore ISO file for the
CD/DVD drive of the appliance by using the vSphere Web Client. See vSphere Virtual Machine
Administration.
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If you are patching the appliance from a repository URL, verify that you have configured the
repository settings and that the current repository URL is accessible. See Configure the Repository
for URL-Based Patching.
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If you are patching a vCenter Server Appliance with an external Platform Services Controller, verify
that you have applied patches. You must apply patches to the Platform Services Controller and any
replicating partners in the vCenter Single Sign-On domain.
Procedure
1 In the vCenter Server Appliance Management Interface, click Update.
In the Current version details pane, you can view the vCenter Server Appliance version and build
number. You can also view the history of installed patches, if any.
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