Once you complete firmware upgrade start prepping for another one. Eternal compatibility matrix checks, arguments with vendors on a version that is supported by both compute and hypervisor, forgetting to include plugins into upgrade and the list just goes on and on. Sounds familiar? There is a way out.
Developed as the second generation of one-click upgrade LCM simplifies this problem for Nutanix environments. LCM provides a single process in Prism that
identifies and
qualifies upgrade paths against tested and validated versions, then uses a nondisruptive one-click process to complete the upgrade. LCM can perform firmware upgrades on the following server platforms:
- Nutanix NX appliances.
- Dell XC and XC Core appliances.
- Lenovo HX and HX Core appliances.
When you upgrade firmware, we recommend that you use the latest versions of AOS, Foundation, and LCM.
Quick snapshot of LCM workflow:
Interested?
Start with
LCM glossary.
Coffee read on LCM:
Nutanix Upgrades: Life Cycle Manager.
More details on performing
updates with LCM.
Accessing LCM in AOS versions and Prism Central.
