Reverting to a previous version of ESXi (1033604)

To revert to a previous version of ESXi:

Notes: 

• Back up your configuration data before making any changes. For more information, see Backing up and restoring ESXi configuration using the vSphere Command-Line Interface and vSphere PowerCLI (2042141).
  
  

• Reverting an ESXi host is only valid if the host was updated using these methods:

  • VIB installation or removal

  • Profile installation or removal

  • ESXi host update using VMware Update Manager

  • Updated from a ISO

1. In the console screen of the ESXi host, press Ctrl+Alt+F2 to see the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) screen.

2. Press F12 to view the shutdown options for the ESXi host.

3. Press F11 to reboot.

4. When the Hypervisor progress bar starts loading, press Shift+R. You will see the warning:
   
   Current hypervisor will permanently be replaced
   with build: X.X.X-XXXXXX. Are you sure? [y/n]
   
   

5. Press Y to roll back the build.

6. Press Enter to boot.

Tags

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Keywords

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