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Simplify management of VMware vSphere by automating patches and updates. VMware vCenter Update Manager makes it easy to manage tracking and patching of VMware ESX hosts, as well as select Windows and Linux virtual machines.

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Features

The following is a list of the key features of VMware vCenter Update Manager. For a comprehensive list of VMware Infrastructure features download the key features summary.

Key Features

  • Automated patching and upgrades with rollback for VMware ESX and ESXi hosts, select online and offline Microsoft Windows and Linux-based virtual machines, as well as for applications from third-party vendors such as Adobe and Mozilla. Snapshots ensure the ability to rollback in case of patching failures.
  • A compliance dashboard provides visibility in to the patch status of hosts and virtual machines and automated scanning of servers in the data center for compliance to static or dynamic baselines.
  • Automated remediation for VMware ESX and ESXi hosts, select Microsoft virtual machines and applications.
  • Orchestrated datacenter upgrades use a host upgrade baseline at a cluster, folder or datacenter level. A virtual machine upgrade baseline can also be used to upgrade virtual machine hardware and VMware Tools at once.
  • Secure offline virtual machine patching to reduce the risks associated with non-compliant systems joining the corporate network
  • Patch staging and scheduling remote sites to reduce bandwidth usage and make patching even easier.
  • Integration with VMware DRS for non-disruptive patching of VMware ESX and ESXi hosts.
  • Virtual Appliance Upgrades let administrators create pre-defined baselines baselines to scan and upgrade a virtual appliance to the latest released or latest critical virtual appliance version.
  • Integration with the vSphere Power CLI. lets administrators use PowerShell commands to automate patch management directly from a command line.

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