Manually upgrading VMware Tools in virtual machines

You can upgrade VMware Tools in one or more virtual machines by using the .
  1. Start the and log in to the vCenter Server.
  2. Select the virtual machines.
    1. Select a datacenter, folder, cluster, resource pool, or host.
    2. Click the
      VMs
      tab.
  3. Power on the virtual machines to upgrade.
  4. Right-click your selections.
  5. Select
    Guest OS
    Install/Upgrade VMware Tools
    and click
    OK
    .
  6. Select
    Interactive Upgrade
    or
    Automatic Upgrade
    and click
    Upgrade
    .
  7. If you chose the interactive upgrade for a virtual machine with a Linux guest operating system, reboot the operating system by running the
    reboot
    command from a command-line prompt so that you can use the new network modules.
    1. This upgrade procedure is not applicable for operating systems that are installed with OSPs or Open VM Tools
    2. If NSX Guest Introspection (GI) drivers are installed and you are using ‘Custom’ installation option in the Tools installer for upgrade, ensure that all installed GI drivers are upgraded during upgrade.
VMware Tools are upgraded.