1. Change directory to the directory where you typically store patches, for example, ./opt.
  2. Type the setup command listed in below table and then press Enter. Replace “xx” with the relevant product name, for example, ESM. For exact name, check the Patch Installation Files section.

Setup command syntax for CLI mode

Operating system

CLI setup command syntax

Linux

./setup-XX-linux-10_0_0_7-20200409-64BIT.bin

A welcome message with information about the installation appears.

Prerequisites

Stop all VMware Smart Assurance services and processes that use programs or libraries from the product being upgraded or installed before performing the installation.