And use different VMware vCenter Server versions while allowing cross-vCenter, mixed-version provisioning operations, such as vMotion, Full Clone, and cold migrate.This feature is available for Log Insight versions up to 4.6, until the End of General Support of vRealize Log Insight 4.6 on August 23, 2019. When starting a new VMware project or evaluating new features, it’s always good to start with the latest and greatest software versions. The following describes how to figure out what ESXi, vCenter, and Web Client you are currently running and if they are the latest build number. We have planning to install latest version of vCenter server 6.7.0U2c on Windows server 2019 but i didn't see windows server 2019 column in vmware compatibility guide. Anyone here who can use it in server 2019.
Plug-in Extensibility
VMware vCenter Server Build Numbers and Lifecycle Matrix. The latest version is vCenter Server 6.5 Update 1 released 27th July 2017. Below is a snapshot of the current versions as of 24 October 2017. As with any new software test in a development environment first before upgrading to a new major version, let others lead the way on the bleeding edge and wait for Patch 1 to be released. VCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) doesn’t support external databases starting with version 6.5 and must use bundled PostgreSQL database which supports up to 2000 hosts and 25000 powered-on virtual machines in version 6.7. VCenter Server can also be installed with bundled PostgreSQL database. However, this option is limited and suitable only for small environments. VCenter server 6.7 with internal database can only support 20 hosts with 200 VMs. External databases are supported for better. 206 rows vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 U2d: 2018-11-29: 10964411: N/A: vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 U2c: 2018-08-14: 9451637: N/A: vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 U2b: 2018-06-28: 8815520: N/A: vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 U2a: 2018-05-31: 8667236: N/A: vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 U2: 2018-05-03: 8307201: N/A: vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 U1g: 2018-03-20: 8024368: N/A: vCenter Server Appliance.
vSphere Client Plug-ins from VMware partners allow IT admins to manage third-party elements in their data center directly from vCenter Server. Our server management software has the largest partner ecosystem in the industry, with our open vSphere Client Plug-in SDK. As a result, vCenter Server customers can implement back-up, data protection, server management, network management and security management, directly from vCenter Server.
VMware launched the vSphere Client Plug-in Certification Program in 2016 to ensure a better end-user experience for customers. Certified Plug-ins deliver optimal performance, better security model, client isolation against failures in one plug-in, and enhanced vCenter Server Appliance scalability. Customers will be able to distinguish certified vSphere Client Plug-ins because only certified Plug-ins will carry the 'VMware-ready' logo.
Certified vSphere Web Client plug-ins:
- Dell EMC OpenManagement Integration for VMware vCenter
- Huawei Technologies Storage NGC (Flex and HTML 5)
- IBM Storage Enhancements for vSphere
- IBM Spectrum Protect vSphere Web Client
- Infinidat Powertools (HTML 5)
- Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter
- NimbleStorage vSphere Web Client
- StorMagic
VMware launched the vSphere Client Plug-in Certification Program in 2016 to ensure a better end-user experience for customers. Certified Plug-ins deliver optimal performance, better security model, client isolation against failures in one plug-in, and enhanced vCenter Server Appliance scalability. Customers will be able to distinguish certified vSphere Client Plug-ins because only certified Plug-ins will carry the 'VMware-ready' logo.
Certified vSphere Web Client plug-ins:
- Dell EMC OpenManagement Integration for VMware vCenter
- Huawei Technologies Storage NGC (Flex and HTML 5)
- IBM Storage Enhancements for vSphere
- IBM Spectrum Protect vSphere Web Client
- Infinidat Powertools (HTML 5)
- Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter
- NimbleStorage vSphere Web Client
- StorMagic
Vcenter Server Version And Build Numbers
Vmware Vcenter Version Numbers
What's in the Release NotesThe release notes cover the following topics:What's NewThis release of VMware vCenter Server 5.1 Update 2 offers the following improvements:
Earlier Releases of vCenter Server 5.1Features and known issues of vCenter Server 5.1 are described in the release notes for each release. To view release notes for earlier releases of vCenter Server 5.1, click the following links: InternationalizationVMware vSphere 5.1.Update 2 is available in the following languages:
Compatibility and InstallationImportant For virtual machines whose MAC addresses need to remain unique, for example, for licensing reasons, you must validate the MAC addresses against the MAC address requirements and restrictions in this release before upgrading. In your upgrade plans, take into account the detected potential issues that the new requirements and restrictions might cause. Upgrading vSphere ClientAfter you upgrade vCenter Server or the ESXi host to vSphere 5.1 Update 2 and attempt to connect to the vCenter Server or the ESXi host using a version of vSphere Client earlier than 5.1 Update 1b, you are prompted to upgrade the vSphere Client to vSphere Client 5.1 Update 2. The vSphere Client upgrade is mandatory. You must use only the upgraded vSphere Client to access vSphere 5.1 Update 2. Inventory Service DatabaseThe Inventory Service database does not have a scheduled backup. You should back up the Inventory Service database as part of your regular vCenter Server database administration. To move the Inventory Service database to a different host machine, back up the database on the source machine and restore the database on the destination machine as described in the vSphere Installation and Setup documentation. ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere Web Client Version CompatibilityThe VMware Product Interoperability Matrix provides details about the compatibility of current and previous versions of VMware vSphere components, including ESXi, VMware vCenter Server, the vSphere Web Client, and optional VMware products. In addition, check this site for information about supported management and backup agents before installing ESXi or vCenter Server. The vSphere Client and the vSphere Web Client are packaged with the vCenter Server and modules ZIP file. You can install one or both clients from the VMware vCenter™ Installer wizard. Guest Operating System Customization SupportThe Guest OS Customization Support Matrix provides details about the guest operating systems supported for customization. vSphere Client Connections to Linked Mode Environments with vCenter Server 5.xvCenter Server 5.1 can exist in Linked Mode only with other instances of vCenter Server 5.1. Installation Notes for This ReleaseRead the vSphere Installation and Setup documentation for step-by-step guidance on installing and configuring ESXi and vCenter Server. Although the installations are straightforward, several subsequent configuration steps are essential. In particular, read the following:
Upgrades and Installations Disallowed for Unsupported CPUsvSphere 5.1 Update 2 supports only CPUs with LAHF and SAHF CPU instruction sets. During an installation or upgrade, the installer checks the compatibility of the host CPU with vSphere 5.1 Update 2. If your host hardware is not compatible, a purple screen appears with an incompatibility information message, and you cannot install or upgrade to vSphere 5.1 Update 2. Upgrades for This ReleaseFor instructions about upgrading vCenter Server and ESX/ESXi hosts, see the vSphere Upgrade documentation. vCenter Server UpgradesvCenter Server 5.1 Update 2 supports the following upgrade scenarios.
Open Source Components for VMware vSphere 5.1 and vCenter Server 5.1 Update 2The copyright statements and licenses applicable to the open source software components distributed in vSphere 5.1 and vCenter Server 5.1 Update 2 are available at http://www.vmware.com/download/open_source.html. You can also download the source files for any GPL, LGPL, or other similar licenses that require the source code or modifications to source code to be made available for the most recent generally available release of vSphere. Product Support Notices
Resolved IssuesThis release resolves issues in the following subject areas.
Licensing Issues
Networking Issues
Security Issues
Server Configuration Issues
Storage Issues
Upgrade and Installation Issues
vCenter Server, vSphere Client, and vSphere Web Client Issues
Virtual Machine Management Issues
VMware HA and Fault Tolerance Issues
Known IssuesThe known issues are grouped as follows. Installation IssuesKnown issues not previously documented are marked with the * symbol.
Upgrade Issues Known issues that affect both installation and upgrade are listed under Installation Issues.
Networking Issues Caution: For virtual machines whose MAC addresses need to remain unique, for example, for licensing reasons, you must validate the MAC addresses against the MAC address requirements and restrictions in this release before upgrading. In your upgrade plans, take into account the detected potential issues that the new requirements and restrictions might cause.
Storage Issues
vCenter Server, vSphere Client, and vSphere Web Client Issues
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