How to upgrade VMware Log Insight 2.0 to vRealize Log Insight 2.5?

By | January 29, 2015

In this short post, I will show how to do an upgrade of VMware Log Insight 2.0.x to the vRealize Log Insight 2.5. Log Insight is a powerful "Syslog Server".

Before upgrade, please confirm:

  • Create a snapshot or backup copy of the Log Insight virtual appliance.
  • Obtain a copy of the Log Insight upgrade bundle .pak file.How to upgrade VMware Log Insight 2.0 to vRealize Log Insight 2.5 - 7

 

To upgrade the Log Insight, please follow the below steps:

  1. Log in to the VMware Log Insight and Click the configuration drop-down menu icon and select Administration.How to upgrade VMware Log Insight 2.0 to vRealize Log Insight 2.5 a
  2. Under Management, click Appliance. The Upload PAK.How to upgrade VMware Log Insight 2.0 to vRealize Log Insight 2.5 - 2
  3. Browse to the .pak file. Click Upgrade.  How to upgrade VMware Log Insight 2.0 to vRealize Log Insight 2.5 - 3
  4. Click Upgrade to confirm. How to upgrade VMware Log Insight 2.0 to vRealize Log Insight 2.5 - 4
  5. Accept the new EULA to complete the upgrade procedure. How to upgrade VMware Log Insight 2.0 to vRealize Log Insight 2.5 - 5
  6. The Upgrade has been done successfully.How to upgrade VMware Log Insight 2.0 to vRealize Log Insight 2.5 - 6

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