You can use the API to perform operations related to the planning and installing of vCenter Server software updates. What to read next Planning vCenter Server UpdatesThe vCenter Server API provides operations that can help you plan the life cycle of vCenter Server instances in your environment. Performing Discovery and Planning OperationsYou can retrieve information about VMware products associated with vCenter Server, list available vCenter Server updates, and produce reports. The findings can help you plan vCenter Server updates in your environment. HTTP Requests for Discovery and Planning OperationsYou can use HTTP requests to perform discovery and planning operations and download reports. cURL Examples of Performing Discovery and Planning OperationsThe following cURL command examples show the syntax for performing life cycle operations such as discovering and managing product associations, listing updates, performing pre-checks, and retrieving reports. List Available Products and Manage Associated ProductsYou can automate the management of VMware products associated with vCenter Server by using the API. List Available UpdatesYou can retrieve a list of available vCenter Server updates, details about the updates, and pre-check information by using the API. Retrieve a ReportYou can retrieve a report generated by the interoperability and pre-check operations by using the API. Updating vCenter ServervCenter Server provides interfaces to perform software updates. Applying vCenter Server Software UpdatesYou can automate the installation of vCenter Server software updates to ensure that your system is stable and protected. Software updates can include security fixes, performance optimizations, and new features. vCenter Server Software Update WorkflowThe vCenter Server software update process consists of three major phases. In the first phase, the vCenter Server instance performs various checks, in the second phase it stages the update, and applies the update in the final phase. cURL Examples of Performing vCenter Server Software Update OperationsThe following cURL command examples show the syntax for performing update operations such as checking for, staging, and installing updates, as well as retrieving information about update status, and setting update policies. Parent topic: vCenter Server Management
