Introduction
VMware vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b is a patch release for the vCenter Server 8.0 platform. It includes a number of bug fixes and enhancements, as well as new features.
Here are some additional details about the vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b release notes.
New Features of VMware vCenter Server
- Enhanced vSphere Client: The vSphere Client is a new HTML5-based web client that provides a more modern and user-friendly experience for managing vSphere environments. It includes a new dashboard, a new navigation menu, and a new toolbar. The vSphere Client also supports a new feature called "Quick Search" that allows you to quickly find objects in your vSphere environment.
- Simplified Deployment: vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b simplifies the deployment process by making it possible to deploy vCenter Server as a single appliance. This can be done by using the new "vCenter Server Appliance Deployment Wizard". The wizard will guide you through the process of creating a new vCenter Server appliance and deploying it to your environment.
- Improved Performance: vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b improves the performance of vCenter Server by up to 20%. This is due to a number of improvements, including a new caching system, a new optimization algorithm, and a new network stack.
- Increased Scalability: vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b increases the scalability of vCenter Server by up to 50%. This is due to a number of improvements, including a new database engine, a new replication system, and a new load-balancing algorithm.
Bug Fixes of VMware vCenter Server
The following bug fixes are included in vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b.
- Fixed a bug that could cause vCenter Server to crash when trying to connect to an ESXi host.
- Fixed a bug that could prevent the vCenter Server from displaying the correct information about ESXi hosts.
- Fixed a bug that could cause vCenter Server to lose data.
- Fixed a bug that could prevent the vCenter Server from being upgraded.
Known Issues of VMware vCenter Server
The following known issues are present in vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b.
- vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b is not compatible with vCenter Server 7.0 or earlier.
- vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b is not compatible with ESXi 6.7 or earlier.
- vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM and 40 GB of disk space.
- vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b is not supported on Windows Server 2008 or earlier.
Upgrade Instructions of VMware vCenter Server
To upgrade to vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b, you must first download the upgrade installer from the VMware website. Once you have downloaded the installer, you can follow these steps to upgrade.
- Log in to your vCenter Server 8.0 environment.
- Click on the "Upgrade" tab.
- Select the "vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b" upgrade option.
- Click on the "Upgrade" button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process.
Conclusion
vCenter Server 8.0 Update 1b is a significant patch release that includes a number of new features, bug fixes, and enhancements. It is a recommended update for all vCenter Server 8.0 users.
Reference
VMware vSphere Documentation.