Upgrade for Updates

To receive the latest security updates, upgrade the VMware Cloud Director Availability appliances.

VMware Cloud Director Availability virtual appliances use the VMware Photon OS as the guest operating system. To receive the latest updates, upgrade the VMware Cloud Director Availability appliances to the latest version.

Cloud Site Upgrade

For information about upgrading VMware Cloud Director Availability in the cloud site, select your version and see Upgrading in the Cloud in the Installation, Configuration, and Upgrade Guide in the Cloud Director Site.

When upgrading, paired remote cloud sites might cause versions mismatch. For information about pairing with mismatching versions, select your version and see Managing Connections Between Cloud Sites in the Administration Guide.

On-Premises Upgrade

For information about upgrading VMware Cloud Director Availability on-premises, select your version and see Upgrading On-Premises in the Installation, Configuration, and Upgrade Guide in On-Premises and Provider Site.