You can run a pre-validation check from the product UI before upgrading vRealize Log Insight within an environment. You can evaluate vRealize Log Insight upgrades and allow upgrade operation later. You can also validate the product compatibility matrix.

Prerequisites

Verify that there is an older or existing version of vRealize Log Insight instance in the Manage Environments section on the page.

Procedure

  1. On the Lifecycle Operations page, click Manage Environments.
  2. Right-click the vertical ellipses of an existing vRealize Log Insight product and select Upgrade.
    The compatibility matrix information is displayed with new, compatible and incompatible versions of the products that need to be upgraded.
  3. In the Product details section, select the repository type.
    Repository type Description
    Repository URL When you select this option, you can manually add the local upgrade file location in the vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager virtual appliance.
    vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Repository When you select this option, you can select the upgrade path available after mapping the binaries through vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Click RUN PRECHECK.
    When the pre-check validation is finished, download the report to view the checks and validation status.
    Note: If you want to run the pre-check again after evaluating the discrepancies, you can select Re-Run Pre Check. You can also re-run the pre-check by using the Submit toggle button.