VMware vCenter (VCSA) Update via shell command software-packages.py

Online update

cd /usr/lib/applmgmt/support/scripts

./software-packages.py stage --url --acceptEulas

./software-packages.py list --staged

./software-packages.py validate

./software-packages.py install

ISO update

Download the VCSA patch which should end with FP.iso from support.brocade.com > selecting VC and the version.

Upload the file to a datastore and map it to the VCSA VM through CD / DVD Drive option.

Patch the VCSA from CLI.

Run the following commands

software-packages.py stage –-iso

software-packages.py list –-staged

software-packages.py install –-staged

Reboot the VCSA VM.

This should patch the VCSA