VMware Update Manager (VUM) is a tool used in vCenter for managing and updating software and patches on virtual machines. Here are the steps to use VMWare Update Manager in vCenter:
1. Install VUM plugin: First, install the VMware Update Manager plugin in vCenter. Go to the “Home” tab in vCenter and click on “Update Manager” under the “Solutions and Applications” menu. The plugin will be installed automatically.
1. Download patches: Download the latest software patches and updates from the VMware website or from the “Patch Repository” section in VUM.
1. Create baselines: Create baselines for updating the virtual machines according to your needs. Baselines can be created for patches, upgrades, or extensions. Go to the “Baselines and Groups” tab in VUM and click on “Create” to create a new baseline.
1. Attach baselines: Attach the baselines created to the virtual machines. Go to the “Update Manager” tab in the vSphere Client and click on “Attach” to attach the baseline to a virtual machine.
1. Scan virtual machines: Scan the virtual machines to check for missing updates, patches, or extensions. Go to the “Update Manager” tab in vSphere Client, select the virtual machine, and click on “Scan” to scan for missing updates.
1. Remediate virtual machines: Remediate the virtual machines to install the updates and patches. Go to the “Update Manager” tab in vSphere Client, select the virtual machine, and click on “Remediate” to install the updates.
1. Monitor compliance: Monitor the compliance status of the virtual machines. Go to the “Update Manager” tab in VUM and click on “Monitor” to view the compliance status of the virtual machines.
Using VMware Update Manager in vCenter, you can ensure your virtual machines are up-to-date and secure.
