2. Introduction
Lifecycle Manager
• Lifecycle Management refers to the process of managing and
optimizing the complete lifecycle of IT resources, from
provisioning and deployment to monitoring and retirement. In
the context of VMware and cloud computing, Lifecycle Manager
plays a crucial role in simplifying and automating these
processes.
5. Lifecycle Manager
• Management Cloud Infrastructure:
• Creating infrastructure
• Configure and manage resources
• Availability
• Security and compliance
• Monitor and implement performance
• Improve efficiency and cost
6. Lifecycle Manager
• vSphere Lifecycle Manager is a unified platform for managing key
aspects of ESXi hosts and clusters:
• Deployment
• Update
• Configuration
7. Lifecycle Manager
• In vSphere, you can use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to handle full-
stack updates of ESXi hosts, including the following elements:
• New releases
• Major upgrades
• Patches
• Drivers
• Firmware
8. What is ESXI V7!
• Lifecycle Management
• Lifecycle management in VMware vSphere 7.2 also has new changes.
• Image Management.
• Baseline Management.
• Auto Deploy Integration
• Patch Management.
• Upgrade Management.
• Compliance Monitoring.
9. What is ESXI!
• Lifecycle Management
• Lifecycle management in VMware vSphere 8 also has new changes.
• VMware vSphere Configuration Profiles is the new alternative to VMware Host Profiles,
which allows you to use the desired-state model for host configuration, attach the configuration
profile to a cluster, and apply it. Now you can define the configuration for a cluster and apply
this configuration to the cluster, including all child objects such as ESXi hosts, instead of
attaching a profile-level configuration to each ESXi host individually.
• Staging cluster images. Stage all ESXi hosts within a cluster with one mouse click without
putting them into maintenance mode. Upgrading ESXi hosts in VMware vSphere will become
faster, and you can decrease the management window.
• Remediating ESXi hosts in parallel. This new concept allows you to remediate clusters
faster, which is convenient when you need to upgrade a large cluster with many hosts. You
can set the number of hosts to remediate (10 is the maximum). This new approach is more
effective as currently you need to update one host at a time and put these hosts into
maintenance mode before remediation.
• VMware vSphere Update Manager is deprecated. You will still be able to use this tool in
version 8, but it will be eliminated in future vSphere versions.
10. Benefits of Lifecycle Manager
• Lifecycle Manager offers numerous benefits for IT operations in
VMware and cloud computing environments. Some of the key
advantages include:
1.Improved Efficiency: Automating repetitive tasks and workflows
eliminates manual errors and saves valuable time, enabling IT teams
to focus on strategic initiatives.
2.Enhanced Scalability: Lifecycle Manager enables seamless scaling
of resources, ensuring that your infrastructure can easily adapt to
changing business needs.
3.Simplified Provisioning: With Lifecycle Manager, you can provision
new virtual machines, applications, and services with ease, reducing
deployment time and complexity.
11. Lifecycle Manager
• Validate hardware compatibility with a target vSphere version
• Detect host deviation from the image in a cluster.
• Update ESXi hosts using only valid components.
• View detailed reports of remediation steps.
12. Lifecycle Manager
• The vSphere Lifecycle Manager Depot is where the software components are
stored. It supports automated download of software from the official VMware
online depot by default, directly over the Internet or through a Proxy if required.
Alternatively, you can download offline bundles manually and import them into
the vLCM depot.
15. Conclusion
• In conclusion, Lifecycle Manager plays a vital role in VMware and cloud
computing environments, enabling organizations to streamline IT
operations, enhance efficiency, and achieve business goals. By
automating and optimizing the complete lifecycle of resources, businesses
can maximize their return on investment and stay competitive in the
dynamic world of cloud computing.
