You can run a pre-validation check from the product UI before upgrading vRealize Automation SaltStack Config within an environment. You can also evaluate vRealize Automation SaltStack Config upgrades and allow upgrade operations later.

Prerequisites

Note: If you have multiple tenants, you can upgrade only one tenant at a time.

Verify that there is an older or existing version of vRealize Automation SaltStack Config in the Manage Environments section on the page.

Procedure

  1. On the Lifecycle Operations page, click Manage Environments.
  2. On the Environments page, select vRealize Automation SaltStack Config, and then click Upgrade.
  3. Click Proceed to continue with the upgrade.
  4. In the Select Version section, select a repository type.
    Repository type Description
    vRealize Suite Lifecycle ManagerRepository When you select this option, you can select the upgrade path available after mapping the binaries by using options in the vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager.
    Repository URL When you select this option, you can manually add the local upgrade file location in the vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager virtual appliance.
  5. Click Next.
  6. On the Precheck page, view the validation status. Click the RE-RUN PRECHECK button to evaluate any discrepancies.
  7. Click Next to view the upgrade summary.
  8. Click Submit.

What to do next

There may be additional steps required to fully complete the vRealize Automation SaltStack Config upgrade. For related information, see the following and similar VMware blogs articles:

  • Upgrading SaltStack Config to version 8.8 using vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
  • Upgrading SaltStack Config to version 8.9.1 using vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
  • Upgrading SaltStack Config to version 8.10 using vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager