Category Archives: vSphere

LACP Configuration in vSphere 6.5

Well, we get started with configuring LACP, let’s talk a bit about few networking terms. Link Aggregation Group (LAG): The simplest definition of LAG is bonding two network interfaces in order to achieve greater throughput. Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): This is a protocol for the collective handling of multiple physical ports that can be seen as… Read More »

Upgrade ESXi 6.0 to ESXi 6.5 via VMware Update Manager

Requirements – vCenter Server, vSphere Update Manager (VUM) Upgrade Process Open vSphere web client and click on the home button. Click on Update manager. Then select the ESXi Image tab > Import ESXi image. Import the ES 6.5 image Once the upload is complete, select the ESXi image and Create Baseline Go to Host and Clusters >… Read More »

Upgrade ESXi 6.0 to 6.5 via command line

I have neglected my home lab over the last couple of months.  So today I decided it was time to upgrade.  There will be a second post that will follow.  This post will show you how to upgrade the host via command line. Note: Make sure that your vCenter is at or above the current… Read More »