New Security Patches for ESX

VMware updated Security Advisory VMSA-2009-0004.1 and released 4 new patches:

VMware ESX 3.5, Patch ESX350-200904402-SG: Updates ESX Scripts <- This one also corrects the need to rescan storage twice with Qlogic HBA’s!
VMware ESX 3.5, Patch ESX350-200904406-SG: Updates vim-common, vim-minimal RPMs
VMware ESX 3.5, Patch ESX350-200904407-SG: Security Update to BIND
VMware ESX 3.5, Patch ESX350-200904408-SG: Security Update to the openssl Package

The KB articles referenced above state that none of these updates require VM or Host shutdown. The updated advisory includes references to ESX 3.0.3, 3.0.2 and 2.5, but no new patches have been released for these versions since April, 10, 2009.

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April 30, 2009

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VCP on vSphere 4

VMware has announced the requirements and scheduled availability of the VCP on vSphere 4 certification.

From VMware’s Certification site:
There are four possible paths to acheive VCP on vSphere™ 4

If you are NEW to VMware
- Attend the VMware vSphere™ 4: Install, Configure, Manage course (first courses available in late June 2009) OR attend the VMware vSphere 4: Fast Track (available in Q3)
- Take and pass the VCP on vSphere™ 4 exam
If you are currently a VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3
- Take and pass the VCP on vSphere™ 4 exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Beginning in 2010, VCPs on VI3 must attend the VMware vSphere 4: What’s New class in order to upgrade.
If you are currently a VCP on ESX 2.x
- Take and pass the VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3 exam
- Take and pass the VCP on vSphere™ 4 Exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Beginning in 2010, VCPs on VI3 must attend the VMware vSphere™ 4: What’s New class in order to upgrade.
If you are not a VCP on VI3, but have attended one of the prerequisite classes (Install & Configure; Deploy Secure & Analyze; or Fast Track).
- Take and pass the VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3 exam OR attend the VMware vSphere™ 4: What’s New course.
- Take and pass the VCP on vSphere™ 4 Exam.