The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update my VCSA 8 environment. Release notes for VMware vCenter Server 8 Update 1a can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment and previous build numbers can be found here.
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Log into your VCSA and then select Update. Select Stage and Install to proceed with the update:
![](https://alarasheedblog.files.wordpress.com/2023/06/image-1.png?w=1024)
Accept the terms, followed by Next:
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Pre-Update Checks will begin:
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Ensure your backups are in place, then select Finish to proceed with the upgrade:
![](https://alarasheedblog.files.wordpress.com/2023/06/image-4.png?w=1024)
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The installation begins and can take up to one hour complete:
![](https://alarasheedblog.files.wordpress.com/2023/06/image-7.png?w=667)
Update successful!
![](https://alarasheedblog.files.wordpress.com/2023/06/image-8.png?w=639)
This concludes this blog post. If I have missed anything or if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
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