Updating a VMware HCX system installs the latest features, problem fixes, and security patches. Upgrading the HCX ManagerThe HCX update is applied to the HCX Manager systems first. Upgrading the HCX Service Mesh Appliances The Service Mesh appliances are upgraded independently of the managers. These appliances are flagged for new available updates anytime the HCX Manager has newer software available. Rolling Back an Upgrade Using SnapshotsYou can roll back an HCX Connector or an HCX Cloud Manager upgrade using VMware snapshots, which preserve the state and data of the HCX virtual machine at a specific point in time. Parent topic: Updating VMware HCX