This guide describes how to upgrade vSphere, including how to upgrade vCenter Server, hosts, datastores, and virtual machines. This guide also describes how to change host types.
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.
| Supported ESX version | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Supported ESXi version | 4.0 |
| Supported vCenter Server version | 4.0 |
It covers upgrades for ESX 4.0, ESXi 4.0 and vCenter Server 4.0.
Visit the VMware support publications page at http://www.vmware.com/cn/support/pubs.
Use the backup procedures described in the guide under the section "备份 VirtualCenter 2.x".
The guide lists the vSphere Client hardware requirements in the section titled "vSphere Client 的硬件要求".