Upgrading VMware ESXi from version 5 to version 8

 

Upgrading VMware ESXi from version 5 to version 8

Upgrading VMware ESXi from version 5 to version 8 is not a direct upgrade path, as the versions between these two are quite far apart. Therefore, you will need to perform multiple upgrades to reach version 8. Here are the steps you can follow to upgrade:

 

Check compatibility: Before upgrading, ensure that your hardware and software are compatible with the version of ESXi you are upgrading to. Check the VMware Compatibility Guide to verify that your hardware and software meet the requirements.

 

Upgrade to version 6: Upgrade your ESXi 5 host to ESXi version 6. This can be done using an ISO image or via VMware Update Manager. Refer to VMware documentation for the detailed upgrade steps.

 

Upgrade to version 6.5: Once you have upgraded to version 6, the next step is to upgrade to version 6.5. This can also be done using an ISO image or via VMware Update Manager.

 

Upgrade to version 6.7: After upgrading to version 6.5, the next step is to upgrade to version 6.7. Again, this can be done using an ISO image or via VMware Update Manager.

 

Upgrade to version 7: Once you have upgraded to version 6.7, the next step is to upgrade to version 7. You can use the same methods as before to upgrade.

 

Upgrade to version 8: After upgrading to version 7, you can then upgrade to version 8. You can use the same methods as before to upgrade.

 

Note: It's always recommended to take a backup of your current environment before starting the upgrade process.

 

In summary, upgrading from ESXi version 5 to version 8 is not a direct upgrade. You will need to perform multiple upgrades to reach version 8, and it's important to ensure that your hardware and software meet the compatibility requirements before upgrading.