VMware vSphere 4.0 Upgrade Guide

This guide describes how to upgrade VMware vSphere 4.0 components, including ESX, ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Client.

Brand: VMware
Document type: User Manual
Language: Chinese
Pages: 102
File format: PDF
File size: 1.4 MB
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: vSphere 4.0
MD5 checksum: 5E4483D558A4F671C8F160204835D939
PDF: VMware vSphere 4.0 Upgrade Guide PDF

About this manual

The VMware vSphere 4.0 Upgrade Guide explains how to migrate existing ESX/ESXi, vCenter Server and vSphere Client installations to the 4.0 release. It is intended for experienced system administrators who manage Windows or Linux virtual machines in data‑center environments.

The guide covers changes to the upgrade process, detailed procedures for host, datastore and virtual‑machine upgrades, licensing considerations, required hardware and software specifications, and post‑upgrade tasks such as backup, rollback and tools updates. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

Upgrade Process Changes
vCenter Server Upgrade
Host Upgrade (ESX/ESXi)
Datastore Upgrade
Virtual Machine Upgrade
Licensing
System Requirements
Preparing for Upgrade
Post‑Upgrade Considerations
vSphere Host Update Utility

Specifications

Supported ESXi version	4.0
Supported vCenter Server version	4.0
Supported vSphere Client version	4.0
Minimum host hardware requirements	See ESX/ESXi hardware requirements section

Frequently asked questions

Can I upgrade ESX 3.x hosts using the vSphere Host Update Utility?

Yes, the utility upgrades ESX 3.x/ESXi 3.5 hosts to ESX 4.0/ESXi 4.0.

What must be done before upgrading vCenter Server?

Upgrade the database schema before starting the vCenter Server upgrade.

Do I need a License Server after upgrading all hosts?

No, licensing is centrally managed by vCenter Server after the upgrade.

What is the order for upgrading a virtual machine?

First upgrade VMware Tools, then upgrade the virtual hardware.

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