
(Adjust the path to the zip file to fit your datastore name) The install command will install ESXi 5.1 on your system while replacing or removing all existing packages, so it is like a fresh install with you current configuration. Now run one of the following commands to update your system:Įsxcli software profile install -d /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/VMware-ESXi-5.1.0-799733-depot.zip -p ESXi-5.1.0-799733-standardĮsxcli software profile update -d /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/VMware-ESXi-5.1.0-799733-depot.zip -p ESXi-5.1.0-799733-standard.Upload the bundle to a datastore of your host using the vSphere Client.If you are not authorized to download the bundle you may need to register for an evaluation of vSphere 5.1 first.



ESXi 5.1) has been released one of the most frequently asked questions of home users is: How can I update my existing ESXi 5.0 installation without too much effort and without taking any risk? Here is a step-by-step procedure:
