To upgrade vSphere Replication from version 6.5.1 to version 8.1.1, you deploy a new vSphere Replication virtual appliance in the protected region, migrate existing settings from, and remove the old vSphere Replication virtual appliance.
Procedure
Prerequisites for Upgrading the vSphere Replication Virtual Appliance in Region A To deploy a new vSphere Replication virtual appliance, your environment must satisfy certain hardware and software requirements.
Deploy the New vSphere Replication Virtual Appliance in Region A Deploy the new vSphere Replication virtual appliance in the protected region.
Upgrade the vSphere Replication Virtual Appliance in Region A You deploy the new vSphere Replication appliance in Region A and migrate the settings from the old vSphere Replication appliance.
Delete the Virtual Machine of the Old vSphere Replication Instance in Region A After a successful upgrade, you delete the virtual machine of the old vSphere Replication instance.