If you change the patch download source settings, you must run the VMware vSphere Update Manager Update Download task to download any new patches, extensions, and notifications.

Procedure

  1. In the vSphere Web Client, select an inventory object, and select the Monitor tab.
    If your vCenter Server system is connected to other vCenter Server systems by a common vCenter Single Sign-On domain, specify the Update Manager instance to configure.
  2. Click the Task & Events tab, and select Scheduled Tasks.
  3. Right-click the VMware vSphere Update Manager Update Download task, and select Run.

Results

You can see the running task listed in the Recent Tasks pane.