Phase 1
Upgrade vCloud Director Cells
□ Obtain updated vCloud Director installation package.
□ Backup vCloud Director configuration and response files.
□ Perform backup of vCloud Director database and vCenter database(s).
□ If multiple cells exist, use cell management tool to quiesce and shutdown services on each server (see the vCloud Director Installation and Configuration Guide).
□ Upgrade vCloud Director software on all servers, but do not start the services yet. See the vCloud Director Installation and Configuration Guide for recommendations on minimizing the interruption of vCloud Director portal service.
□ Upgrade the vCloud Director database with scripts included in vCloud Director installation.
Restart the vCloud Director services on upgraded vCloud Director servers.
Caution: If Chargeback is in use, upgrade to Chargeback 1.6.2 or later before
continuing to minimize disruption of metering service. Versions earlier than
Chargeback 1.6.2 cannot
collect data from vCloud Director. For details, r
efer to the vCloud Director Installation and Configuration Guide (
https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vcd_pubs.html).