Question

Before you upgrade an ESX/ESXi host (Choose Three): A. verify current hardware is supported per the vSphere Systems Compatibility Guide B. compare the md5sum of the downloaded file to the value on the VMware download website C. schedule a maintenance window for 32-bit hardware D. run the vSphere 4 Pre-Upgrade Script from the command line E. run the VMware CPU Identification Utility

Answer 1

Before upgrading an ESX/ESXi host, there are three important steps to follow: verify hardware compatibility, compare downloaded file, and check CPU compatibility.

Step-by-step explanation:

Before you upgrade an ESX/ESXi host, there are three important steps to follow:

1. Verify current hardware compatibility by referring to the vSphere Systems Compatibility Guide. This ensures that the hardware is supported and compatible with the upgrade.
2. Compare the md5sum of the downloaded file to the value on the VMware download website. This step ensures the file is not corrupted during the download.
3. Run the VMware CPU Identification Utility to check if the CPU is compatible with the desired version of vSphere.

Scheduling a maintenance window for 32-bit hardware and running the vSphere 4 Pre-Upgrade Script are not necessary for upgrading an ESX/ESXi host.

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