To configure update settings in vCenter, follow these steps:
1. Login to vCenter Server using the vSphere client.
1. Click on the “Update Manager” icon located in the “Solutions and Applications” section of the Home page.
1. Select the “Configuration” tab.
1. Click “Settings” under “Update Manager” on the left-hand pane.
1. In the “Settings” window, click “Download Settings” to configure update download settings.
1. In the “Download Settings” window, you can configure the following settings:
– Download source: Choose where you want to download updates from (VMware or a custom repository). – Authentication: Configure authentication for the download source. – Proxy settings: Configure the proxy settings if your vCenter Server instance is behind a proxy server.1. Click “Save” to save the download settings.
1. Click “Patch Repository” to configure the patch repository settings.
1. In the “Patch Repository” window, you can configure the following settings:
– Import patches: Choose whether to automatically import patches or not. – Download schedule: Configure the schedule for downloading updates. – Patch download settings: Configure settings related to patch downloads.1. Click “Save” to save the patch repository settings.
1. Click “Baselines and Groups” to configure baseline and group settings.
1. In the “Baselines and Groups” window, you can configure the following settings:
– Create baselines and groups: Create and configure baselines and groups for updates. – Edit baselines and groups: Modify the settings of existing baselines and groups.1. Click “Save” to save the baseline and group settings.
This completes the configuration of update settings in vCenter Server.
