{"id":59516,"date":"2023-11-22T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/?p=59516"},"modified":"2023-11-22T09:28:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T08:28:50","slug":"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7-0-3-to-8-0-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7-0-3-to-8-0-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade vCenter Server from 7.0.3 to 8.0.2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59520 size-full\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-01\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-01.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-01\" width=\"602\" height=\"202\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the release of the new <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/install-windows-11-on-vmware-vsphere\/\">VMware vSphere<\/a> 8.0.2, the procedure to upgrade vCenter Server from 7.0.3 to 8.0.2 must be carefully planned to avoid bad unexpected events.<\/p>\n<p>The reasons why you should upgrade vSphere to version 8.0.2 may vary from company to company but if you want take advantage of new features provided, consider to <strong>plan and schedule<\/strong> the upgrade of your infrastructure.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before proceeding with the upgrade vCenter Server from 7.0.3 to 8.0.2, make sure your system matches the prerequisites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your infrastructure and especially your vCenter Server is in a <strong>healthy status<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Check if the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/resources\/compatibility\/search.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hardware in use is compatible<\/a> with the version you are going to install.<\/li>\n<li>Verify the <a href=\"https:\/\/interopmatrix.vmware.com\/Upgrade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upgrade path<\/a> to ensure a direct upgrade is supported.<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>Ephemeral portgroup<\/strong> if a Distributed Switch is configured in your vSphere environment.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>temporary IP address<\/strong> in the same vCenter Server VLAN must be available during the upgrade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When the upgrade procedure is complete, hostname and IP address will <strong>remain the same<\/strong> as the source vCenter Server.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Upgrade vCenter Server from 7.0.3 to 8.0.2<\/h2>\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/customerconnect.vmware.com\/downloads\/#all_products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VMware website<\/a> download the latest vCenter Server <strong>.ISO file<\/strong> version and mount it on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Stage 1<\/h4>\n<p>If you are using a Windows-based computer, navigate to <em>\\vcsa-ui-installer\\win32<\/em> folder and double click the <strong>installer.exe<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59522 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-02\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-02-600x427.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-02\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click on <strong>Upgrade<\/strong> to begin the procedure to upgrade vCenter Server from 7.0.3 to 8.0.2.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59524 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-03\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-03-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-03\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are still using a vCenter with an external PSC, the procedure will <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/vcenter-server-6-7-converge-tool-embed-external-psc-into-vcsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">converge the system<\/a> to a vCenter with an <strong>embedded PSC<\/strong>. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59526 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-04\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-04-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-04\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Accept the EULA and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59528 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-05\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-05-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-05\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Specify the source <strong>vCenter Server Appliance<\/strong> name and click <strong>Connect to Source<\/strong> to test the correct connectivity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59530 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-06\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-06-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-06\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the connection has established successfully, enter the <strong>SSO User name and Password<\/strong> used in the source vCSA.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59532 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-07\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-07-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-07\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down and specify the <strong>ESXi host or vCenter Server<\/strong> that manages the source appliance. Enter <strong>User name and Password<\/strong> then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59534 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-08\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-08-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-08\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to accept the vCenter Server certificate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59536 size-full\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-09\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-09.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-09\" width=\"578\" height=\"494\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Specify the target <strong>ESXi host or vCenter Server name<\/strong> where the new vCenter will be deployed and enter <strong>User name and Password<\/strong> used to connect.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59538 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-10\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-10-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-10\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to accept the certificate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59540 size-full\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-11\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-11.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-11\" width=\"578\" height=\"374\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the <strong>VM Name<\/strong> for the new vCenter Server (it <strong>won't be the hostname<\/strong> since the hostname will be retained from the source vCenter) and enter the <strong>root password<\/strong>. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59542 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-12\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-12-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-12\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Based on your environment, select the appropriate <strong>Deoployment size<\/strong>. Keep in mind that <strong>Tiny<\/strong> should be used only for <strong>LAB or POC<\/strong> purposes. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59544 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-13\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-13-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-13\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the <strong>target Datastore<\/strong> and if required thick the <strong>Enable Thin Disk Mode<\/strong> checkbox to save storage space. Click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59546 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-14\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-14-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-14\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the <strong>Network<\/strong> to use. If a Distributed Switch is configured in your vSphere deployment and the <strong>ESXi host is selected as deployment target<\/strong>, only <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/vcsa-connected-to-dvswitch-is-unaccessible-after-restore\/\">ephemeral portgroups<\/a> are supported and shown in the drop-down menu. Enter the required network settings using a <strong>Temporary IP address<\/strong> then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59548 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-15\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-15-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-15\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to proceed with the vCenter Server deployment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59550 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-16\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-16-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-16\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage 1<\/strong> of the upgrade vCenter Server procedure takes place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59552 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-17\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-17-600x135.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-17\" width=\"600\" height=\"135\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After some time, the vCenter Server deployment is successfully completed. Click <strong>Continue<\/strong> to proceed with Stage 2 of the upgrade vCenter Server from 7.0.3 to 8.0.2 procedure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59554 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-18\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-18-600x205.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-18\" width=\"600\" height=\"205\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Stage 2<\/h4>\n<p>Before beginning Stage 2 of the upgrade procedure, it is recommended to <strong>take a snapshot<\/strong> of the just deployed vCenter Server to <strong>quickly revert to Stage 1<\/strong> in case something goes wrong during Stage 2.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59556 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-19\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-19-600x471.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-19\" width=\"600\" height=\"471\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From the vCenter Server upgrade wizard, click <strong>Next<\/strong> to begin Stage 2 of the procedure to upgrade vCenter Server.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59558 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-20\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-20-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-20\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If <strong>installed extensions<\/strong> in the source vCenter Server cannot be upgraded, a list of warnings will be displayed. Take note of these warnings (you need to manually fix the issue) and click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59560 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-21\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-21-600x304.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-21\" width=\"600\" height=\"304\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select what data should be copied from the old to the new vCenter Server (in the example <strong>Configuration and Inventory<\/strong>) and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59562 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-22\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-22-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-22\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Optionally check or uncheck the <strong>Join the VMware's Customer Experience improvement program (CEIP)<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59564 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-23\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-23-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-23\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you have a<strong> backup of the source vCenter Server<\/strong> and click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to begin Stage 2.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59566 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-24\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-24-600x464.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-24\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to accept. Now we have only to wait until Stage 2 completes all the operations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59568 size-full\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-25\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-25.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-25\" width=\"578\" height=\"231\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stage 2 begins with the <strong>copy of selected data<\/strong> from source to target vCenter Server.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59570 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-26\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-26-600x214.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-26\" width=\"600\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After some minutes, step 2 is performed by <strong>setting up the target vCenter Server<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59572 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-27\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-27-600x215.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-27\" width=\"600\" height=\"215\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last step is the <strong>import of copied data<\/strong> to the target vCenter Server.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59574 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-28\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-28-600x215.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-28\" width=\"600\" height=\"215\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When Stage 2 has been completed successfully, click <strong>Close<\/strong> to exit the wizard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59576 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-29\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-29-600x234.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-29\" width=\"600\" height=\"234\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since VMware vSphere 8.0 requires licenses for version 8, you will receive this message if no licenses are available in the vCenter Server (in this case you will have a 60-day trial). Click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59578 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-30\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-30-600x159.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-30\" width=\"600\" height=\"159\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you login the new vCenter Server, the new vSphere version is now <strong>reported as 8.0.2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59580 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-31\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-31-600x383.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-31\" width=\"600\" height=\"383\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remove the vCenter Server snapshot previously taken.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59582 size-large\" title=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-32\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-32-600x435.jpg\" alt=\"upgrade-vcenter-server-from-7.0.3-to-8.0.2-32\" width=\"600\" height=\"435\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The procedure to upgrade vCenter Server from 7.0.3 to 8.0.2 is now complete and you can start taking benefit of the new features provided. To leverage the new features provided you <strong>must upgrade also all ESXi hosts<\/strong> configured in the cluster.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"signature\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/firma.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the release of the new VMware vSphere 8.0.2, the procedure to upgrade vCenter Server from 7.0.3 to 8.0.2 must be carefully planned to avoid bad unexpected events. 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