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An administrator is unable to patch an ESXi 6.x host using VMware Update Manager.
What is an alternative option for patching a host?
A. Upload the offline bundle to a datastore and execute the command esxcli software vib install -d to apply it manually.
B. Upload the vib to a datastore and execute the command esxcli software vib install -d to apply it manually.
C. Upload the offline bundle to a datastore and execute the command esxupdate install -v to apply it manually.
D. Upload the vib to a datastore and execute the command esxupdate install -v to apply it manually.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
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.
Important
If you are updating ESXi from a zip bundle in a VMware-supplied depot, either online from the VMware Web site or downloaded locally, VMware supports only the update method specified for VMware-supplied depots in the topic Upgrade or Update a Host with Image Profiles.
The esxcli software vib update and esxcli software vib install commands are not supported for upgrade operations. SeeDifferences Between vSphere Upgrades and Updates and Upgrade or Update a Host with Image Profiles
Reference: https://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-60/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc%2FGUID-1E773360-CB1C-4BC2-B2A4B73AB5706FAF.html