VMware vSphere 6.7 Update 1 Virtual Tools Upgrade

After compeleting the upgrade of my ESXi-hosts to 6.7 Update 1, posted here:  VMware ESXi 6.7 Update 1 Upgrade, I now have to upgrade Virtual Tools in all my virtual machines and templates.

I log into VMware vCenter, which now has the great Dark Theme after i upgraded vCenter in my post: VMware VCSA 6.7 U1 Update. I pick a virtual machine, in this post it will be a vm called AD-02 (A domain controller, not PDC). In my vCenter I see that a new version of VMware Tools is ready for installing

I click “Upgrade VMware Tools…” For this upgrade in my LAB I will perform an “Interactive Upgrade”.

When I login to the virtual Machine, I browse the CDROM and run setup64.

Of course, MS will come up with a warning, but because in VMware we trust, I click YES

The VMware Tools wizard starts up and I click “Next”

As my LAB-setup doesn’t have any special VMware Tools customization requirements, I choose “Typical” and “Next”

No Reboot required this time.

Back in vCenter, I now see that VMware Tools are “Current” Build 10338.

Now I just have to upgrade the rest of my virtual machines and templates, not the most fun and rewarding task, but a good practice to follow whenever updating vSphere.

Disclaimer: Every tips/tricks/posting I have published here, is tried and tested in different it-solutions. It is not guaranteed to work everywhere, but is meant as a tip for other users out there. Remember, Google is your friend and don’t be afraid to steal with pride! Feel free to comment below as needed.