Set the Host Image Profile Acceptance Level

The Host Image Profile acceptance level determines which vSphere installation bundles (VIBs) are accepted for installation.

About this task

VIB signatures are checked and accepted for installation based on a combination of the VIB acceptance level and the host image profile acceptance level. VIBs are tagged with an acceptance level that depends on their signature status.

1. In the vSphere Client, select the host in the inventory.
2. Under Software, click Security Profile.
3. Under Host Image Profile Acceptance Level, click Edit.
4. Select the acceptance level and click OK.

   Table 1. Host Image Profile Acceptance Levels

   Host Image Profile Acceptance Level	Accepted Levels of VIBs
   VMware Certified	VMware Certified
   VMware Accepted	VMware Certified, VMware Accepted
   Partner Supported	VMware Certified, VMware Accepted, Partner Supported
   Community Supported	VMware Certified, VMware Accepted, Partner Supported, Community Supported