In this article, we will explore the latest updates in VMware vCenter Server 8 Update 1a and VMware ESXi 8 Update 1a. These updates bring significant improvements and address important issues to enhance the functionality and performance of your vSphere environment. We will delve into the details of these updates, including resolved issues and enablement links, so you can stay informed and make the most of the latest enhancements. While this information is already publicly available, this format serves as a reference to the various useful resources.
| VMware vCenter Server 8 Update 1a | JUNE 01 2023 | Build 21815093 | (Download) |
| What’s New: |
| VMware vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1a delivers a fix for a vCenter upgrade issue due to a rare race condition. This patch is the base vCenter Server Bill of Materials (BOM) version for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.0. For vCenter systems without a VCF environment, this patch is optional. In the rare case of encountering the issue, see VMware knowledge base article 92462 or the Resolved Issues section. |
| Resolved Issues: |
| vCenter upgrade might fail due to a race condition with the statsmonitor service: vCenter upgrade might fail while starting the statsmonitor service due to a race condition with another service that creates entries in the system metrics DB of the vCenter system. This issue is resolved in this release. |
| Known Issues from Previous Releases: |
| Installation, Upgrade, and Migration Issues Miscellaneous Issues Networking Issues Storage Issues vCenter Server and vSphere Client Issues Virtual Machine Management Issues vSphere Lifecycle Manager Issues VMware Host Client Issues Security Features Issues Guest OS Issues |
| Enablement Links: |
| Release Notes: [Click here] Interoperability Matrix: [Click here] Ports & Protocols: [Click here] Upgrade Path: [Click here] ‘Back in Time’ Restrictions: [Click here] vSphere Blogs: [Click here] Must read blog: Introducing vSphere 8 Update 1 |
| VMware ESXi 8 Update 1a | JUNE 01 2023 | Build 21813344 | (Download) |
| What’s New: |
| ESXi 8.0 Update 1a is applicable only for vSAN enabled ESXi hosts, configured with deduplication and compression. For more details, see the Resolved Issues section. |
| Resolved Issues: |
| ESXi_8.0.1-0.10.21813344 esx-update_8.0.1-0.10.21813344 esxio-update_8.0.1-0.10.21813344 ESXi-8.0U1a-21813344-standard ESXi-8.0U1a-21813344-no-tools ESXi-8.0U1a-21813344 |
| Known Issues from Previous Releases: |
| Installation, Upgrade, and Migration Issues Miscellaneous Issues Networking Issues Storage Issues vCenter Server and vSphere Client Issues Virtual Machine Management Issues vSphere Lifecycle Manager Issues VMware Host Client Issues Security Features Issues Guest OS Issues |
| Enablement Links |
| Release Notes: [Click here] Interoperability Matrix: [Click here] Ports & Protocols: [Click here] Upgrade Path: [Click here] ‘Back in Time’ Restrictions: [Click here] vSphere Blogs: [Click here] Must read blog: Introducing vSphere 8 Update 1 |
To conclude, the release of VMware vCenter Server 8 Update 1a and VMware ESXi 8 Update 1a brings important updates and fixes that enhance the functionality and performance of these software solutions. By taking advantage of these updates, users can benefit from an improved experience and address any known issues from previous releases.
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