Network ports are configured during the Update Manager installation. After installation, you can only edit whether to use an IP address or host name for the Update Manager patch store.

Use an IP address whenever possible to avoid any potential DNS resolution problems. If you must use a DNS name instead of an IP address, ensure that the DNS name that you specify can be resolved by all hosts managed by Update Manager and by vCenter Server.

You can change the ports by editing the vCenter Server system configuration. For more information, see "Edit the Settings of Services" in the vCenter Server and Host Management documentation.

Prerequisites

  • Cancel all remediation or scanning tasks or wait until they finish.
  • Verify that Update Manager has access to https://www.vmware.com.
  • Verify that outbond ports 80 and 443 are open.

Procedure

  1. In the vSphere Client, select Menu > Update Manager.
  2. Navigate to Menu > Update Manager.
  3. Click the Settings tab.
  4. Select Administration Settings > Network Connectivity.
  5. Click Edit and select an IP address or a host name for the patch store.
    Important: This configuration is not preserved after a reboot or restart of the Update Manager service.
    Option Description
    SOAP port Update Manager client uses this port to communicate with the Update Manager server.
    Server port (range: 80, 9000–9100) Listening port for the Web server that provides access to the patch depot for ESXi hosts.
    IP address or host name for the patch store The IP address or name of the host where patches are downloaded and stored.
  6. Click Save.