How to Patch a Standalone ESXi Host

Learn how to patch a standalone VMware ESXi host in this comprehensive tutorial video. Download the appropriate patch from VMware's website, upload it to your ESXi datastore, and apply it using command-line instructions. Discover best practices for shutting down virtual machines, enabling SSH, pre-staging the patch, and putting the server in maintenance mode before rebooting. Follow step-by-step guidance on executing the update process, verifying the new version, and returning the server to normal operation. Master the essential skills for maintaining and updating your VMware ESXi infrastructure without the need for vCenter management.

Intro
Download patch from VMware
Upload patch to ESXi
Shutdown VMs
Enable SSH service
Pre-stage patch
Maintenance mode and reboot
Undo maintenance mode