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)

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