vSphere 6 Installation Experience
Previously I posted on my installation and upgrade of my vSphere 5.5 here . Since each upgrade comes about a year or two that I perform, we ought to forget some important things. So here is my experience. Before you start, head to the vSphere Upgrade Center . Here you will find all the resources needed. There is also a simple install walkthrough to guide you through with screenshots! 1) Read the documents on the requirements! During the installation the vCenter requires at least 17GB of space to store the MSI and part of it the new Platform Service Controller (PSC) takes up 8GB install in the C:\ProgramData path. Go through the requirements in the product documentation page . 2) Your DSN user in SQL for vCenter (vpxuser), needs to have additional rights for installation and upgrade but not during operations time. Grant this rights back. In vCenter 6 installation, it points out the additional rights required. This is great! ...