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VMware ESX 4.0,Patch Release ESX400-201205001 (2019853)

Details

Release Date: May 3, 2012
 

Download Filename
ESX400-201205001.zip
 
Build
702116
 
Download Size
603.3 MB

md5sum
ff0451d353916cc5aebdabf15f4941cc
 
sha1sum
8485bc41f23e214940e2b618958293ef74eb425f

Host Reboot Required: Yes

Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required: Yes

Bulletin ID Classification Knowledge Base Article
ESX400-201205401-SG
Security
 KB 2019854

Solution

Summaries and Symptoms

This patch contains security fixes for ESX 4.0. For more information, see the KBs for the individual bulletins.

Before You Install This Patch

To ensure that you have the most complete set of security fixes, VMware strongly recommends that you first upgrade to ESX 4.0 Update 4 and then apply this patch.

For instructions and system requirements, see the Upgrade Guide and the ESX 4.0 Patch Management Guide. Also read the ESX 4.0 Update 4 Release Notes for important information on the tools you use to upgrade ESX 4.0 to Update 4 and other tips. 

Note: This upgrade will require rebooting the host and migration or shutdown of virtual machines.

Patch Download and Installation

Download the patch ZIP file from http://support.vmware.com/selfsupport/download/ and install the bulletin using esxupdate from the command line of the host. For more information, see the ESX 4.0 Patch Management Guide.

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