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 2b can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment and previous build numbers can be found here.
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** Please keep in mind, this guides applies to my personal home lab environment so please proceed with caution and take the appropriate steps including documentation to ensure you have a successful backup. **
- Log into your VCSA and then select Update. Select Stage and Install to proceed with the update:
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- 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/2024/02/image-71.png?w=1024)
- The installation begins and can take up to one hour complete:
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This concludes this blog post. If I have missed anything or if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
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