You can run a pre-validation check from the product UI before upgrading VMware Aria Operations for Networks within an environment. You can also evaluate VMware Aria Operations for Networks upgrades and perform the upgrade operation later.

Procedure

  1. On the Lifecycle Operations page, click Manage Environments.
  2. Right-click the vertical ellipses of an existing VMware Aria Operations for Networks product and select Upgrade.
    The compatibility matrix information is displayed with new, compatible, and incompatible versions of products that need to be upgraded.
  3. In the Product details section, select the repository type.
    Repository type Description
    Repository URL When you select this option, you can manually add the local upgrade file location in the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle virtual appliance.
    VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Repository When you select this option, you can enter the upgrade path available after mapping the binaries through VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Click RUN PRECHECK to run the file format and then click Version support from VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle.
    When the pre-check validation is finished, download the report to view the checks and validation status.
    Note: If you want to run the pre-check again after evaluating the discrepancies, you can select the Re-Run Pre Check. You can also re-run the pre-check by using the Submit toggle button.