This is the simplest way to keep OEM images up to date with the latest VMware ESXi patches. Set -ESXImageProfile $ClonedProfile -SoftwarePackage ( Get-ESXSoftwarePackage -Newest )
But selecting individual packages, known as VIBs, can be a daunting task for the uninitiated.įortunately, there’s a straightforward way to assemble an updated image: In a PowerCLI session, add both the OEM and VMware software depots, clone the OEM profile, and update it with the following command: PowerCLI Image Builder enables admins to keep contents of an image profile up to date with the latest patches while still benefiting from the OEM images that contain hardware-specific device drivers. Download applicable patch bundles from My.VMware. A great resource for quickly reviewing available ESXi patches and build numbers is KB 2143832.
Since OEM partners typically only update custom images in conjunction with significant ESXi version releases or updates, vSphere admins must patch those custom images if security vulnerabilities arise.
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This arrangement makes initial deployment easier, because all the required storage and I/O drivers are included, but often causes confusion when it comes to keeping up to date with the latest security patches published by VMware. VMware vSphere customers often rely on custom VMware ESXi images from server OEM partners, such as Cisco, Dell, and HPE, to ensure support for the specific devices that each of those manufacturers include with their hardware.
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