esxcli software
CautionESXi patching (VIBs)
esxcli software vib list
Lists and updates VIBs — patching needs maintenance mode plus a reboot; the list is your vulnerability baseline.
Examples
esxcli software vib list | grep -i nicNIC driver versions
Syntax
esxcli software vib list / esxcli software profile update -d <depot> -p <profile>
Before you run it
Updates require reboots and HCL checks.
Related commands
- esxcli systemESXi system info
- esxcli system maintenanceMode setMaintenance mode (ESXi)
The same reference, with no signal at all
Every command and flow from this site, held on your device and searchable with no connection. Free to install, no ads.
Get it free on the App Store