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- Manuals
- 2
- Languages
- ZH
- Last added
- 2011-10-28
Featured vSphere manuals

VMware vSphere Upgrade Guide for ESX/ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Client
The guide explains how to upgrade VMware vSphere components, including ESX/ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and the vSphere Client. It lists supported versions, required hardware and software, and the steps needed to perform a successful upgrade.
Key sections cover system requirements, backup and restore of databases, upgrade utilities, licensing considerations, and best practices for minimizing downtime. The document also includes example upgrade scenarios for clustered and non‑clustered environments. This manual is written in Chinese.
Covers: Update Information · About This Document · Upgrade Process Changes · vCenter Server Upgrade · Host Upgrade · Datastore Upgrade
VMware vSphere ESX 4.0/ESXi 4.0 Upgrade Guide
The vSphere Upgrade Guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for upgrading VMware ESX, ESXi and vCenter Server to version 4.0. It covers host, storage, virtual‑machine and vCenter Server upgrades, including required hardware, software and licensing information.
The document also includes upgrade planning examples, rollback procedures, backup and restore steps for databases, and post‑upgrade considerations. Links to additional VMware resources and support channels are provided throughout. This manual is written in Chinese.
Covers: 升级过程的更改 · vCenter Server 升级 · 主机升级 · 数据存储升级 · 虚拟机升级 · 许可
Latest vSphere manuals
VMware vSphere Upgrade Guide for ESX/ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Client
Installation Guide 108 pages · 1.5 MB · ZHThis VMware vSphere Upgrade Guide provides procedures and requirements for upgrading ESX/ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Client to version 4.x.
VMware vSphere ESX 4.0/ESXi 4.0 Upgrade Guide
User Manual 108 pages · 1.5 MB · ZHOfficial VMware guide that explains how to upgrade ESX 4.0, ESXi 4.0 and vCenter Server 4.0.
Which document do I need?
Installation Guide
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
User Manual
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in vSphere manuals
Where can I download the latest technical documents for vSphere?
The latest technical documents can be downloaded from the VMware website at http://www.vmware.com/zh-cn/support/pubs/.
From: VMware vSphere Upgrade Guide for ESX/ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Client
How do I back up the VirtualCenter database before upgrading?
Backup procedures for VirtualCenter are described in sections 42‑49, including backing up Microsoft SQL and Oracle databases.
From: VMware vSphere Upgrade Guide for ESX/ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Client
What product versions does this upgrade guide cover?
It covers upgrades for ESX 4.0, ESXi 4.0 and vCenter Server 4.0.
Where can I find the latest version of the vSphere Upgrade Guide?
Visit the VMware support publications page at http://www.vmware.com/cn/support/pubs.
