You can combine multiple baselines of different types into a baseline group. For example, you can combine one host upgrade baseline with multiple patch or extension baselines, or you can combine multiple patch and extension baselines.

Prerequisites

  • Required privileges: VMware vSphere Update Manager.Manage Baselines.

Procedure

  1. In the vSphere Client, select Menu > Update Manager.
  2. Navigate to Menu > Update Manager.
    The Update Manager home appears.
  3. Click Baselines.
  4. Click New and select New Baseline Group.
    The Create Baseline Group wizard opens.
  5. On the Name and Description page, enter a unique name and, optionally, a description for the baseline group, and click Next.
  6. (Optional) Select a host upgrade baseline to include it in the baseline group and click Next.
  7. (Optional) Select the patch baselines to include in the baseline group and click Next.
  8. (Optional) Select the extension baselines to include in the baseline group and click Next.
  9. On the Summary page, review your selections and click Finish.

Results

The new host baseline group appears in the baselines list on the Baselines tab. You can attach the baseline group to a data center, a cluster, or a host.

What to do next

Attach the baseline group to a data center, a cluster, or a host.