What to read next Upgrading Hosts by Using ESXCLI Commands By using ESXCLI, you can upgrade an ESXi 6.7 host or ESXi 7.0 host to version 8.0 and update or patch ESXi 6.7, ESXi 7.0, and ESXi 8.0 hosts. See if ESXi Host Update Requires Maintenance Mode or RebootVIBs that you can install with a live install do not require the host to be rebooted, but might require the host to be placed in maintenance mode. Place a Host in Maintenance ModeSome installation and update operations that use live install require the host to be in maintenance mode. Update a Host with Individual VIBs You can update a host with VIBs stored in a software depot that is accessible through a URL or in an offline ZIP depot. Upgrade or Update a Host with Image Profiles You can upgrade or update a host with image profiles stored in a software depot that is accessible through a URL or in an offline ZIP depot. Update ESXi Hosts by Using Zip Files You can update hosts with VIBs or image profiles by downloading a ZIP file of a depot. Remove VIBs from a HostYou can uninstall third-party VIBs or VMware VIBs from your ESXi host, unless the VIB is part of a Component that is required for the ESXi lifecycle or a driver. Add Third-Party Extensions to Hosts with an ESXCLI Command You can use the esxcli software vib command to add a third-party extension released as a VIB package to the system. Perform a Dry Run of an ESXCLI Installation or Upgrade You can use the --dry-run option to preview the results of an installation or upgrade operation. List the Available VIBs and Profiles After Host Reboot You can use the --rebooting-image option to list the VIBs and profiles that are installed on the host and will be active after the next host reboot. Display the Image Profile and Acceptance Level of the Host You can use the software profile get command to display the currently installed image profile and acceptance level for the specified host. Parent topic: Upgrading ESXi Hosts
