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3 Before comparing the VIBs, assign them to variables.
For example, you can create variables $vib1 and $vib2 to hold the names of the compared VIBs.
$vib1 = Get-EsxSoftwarePackage -Name "ReferenceVIB"
$vib2 = Get-EsxSoftwarePackage -Name "ComparisonVIB"
4 Use a comparison operator to compare the VIBs by contents and acceptance level or by a specific
property.
n
Compare the two VIBs by their contents and acceptance level.
if ($vib1 -eq $vib2) {
Write-host "Successfully verified that both VIBs are equal."
} else {
Write-host "Failed to verify that the VIBs are equal."
}
n
Compare a specific property of the VIBs by using a comparison operator such as -eq, -lt, -le, -
gt or -ge.
if ($vib1.VersionObject -lt $vib2.VersionObject) {
Write-host "Successfully verified that both the VIBs are equal."
} else {
Write-host "Failed to verify that the VIBs are equal."
}
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