This table outlines an upgrade matrix containing upgrade options for applicable versions of ESX/ESXi:
| Product |
Version From
|
Update Manager 4.1* 1
|
vihostupdate *2
|
esxupdate
(Service Console) *3
|
esxupgrade.sh *4
|
| ESX | ESX 3.5.x | Yes (ISO) | No | No | Yes (ISO) |
| ESX 4.0 | Yes (ZIP) | Yes (ZIP) | Yes (ZIP) | No | |
| ESXi (Embedded) | ESXi 3.5.x | Yes (ZIP) | No | No | No |
| ESXi 4.0 | Yes (ZIP) | Yes (ZIP) | No | No | |
| ESXi (Installable) | ESXi 3.5.x | Yes (ZIP) | No | No | No |
| ESXi 4.0 | Yes (ZIP) | Yes (ZIP) | No | No |
