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

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.

Prerequisites

Required privileges: Host > Configuration > SecurityProfile and Host > Configuration > Firewall

Procedure

  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