vmtools version on esxi

[sadom]

running VMware ESXi, 7.0.3 build-19193900 on my infrastructure. virtual machine tools versions  10305. What is the latest vmtools version supported by VMware ESXi, 7.0.3, 19193900?

Is there a website about it? Due to the CVE-2023-20867 vulnerability, I want to upgrade vmtools on virtual machines to VMware Tools 12.2.5 . is it possible to upgrade vmtools 12.2.5 on  VMware ESXi 7.0.3 build-19193900

[RajeevVCP4]

Actually 10305 supported only 6.5ep1 

Once you clicked on vm and try vmware tool upgrade it will take automatically correct version.

https://vdan.cz/vmware-tools-version-mapping-with-release-notes/

 

 

[Rathna V]

Usually newer version of VMware Tools works on older host versions however check for the compatibility guide. You can upgrade VMware Tools using Lifecycle Manager https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.hostclient.doc/GUID-A2491004-1C67-4E14-B47B-807E20C19108.html?hWord=N4IghgNiBcIK4AcDmAnMATAlgOyQAgDcBbAFwHsyIBnEAXyA and Yes VMware Tools 12.2.5 support on 7.0.3 version hosts.

Please note https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/79442 this behaviour.

[sadom]

I guess there is no VMware Tools 12.2.5 support on 7.0.3 hosts. my physical machines supports ESXi 7.0U3I version latest. how to check VMware Tools 12.2.5 support on 7.0.3 version hosts?

[RajeevVCP4]

Highlighted in green color
Column 1: Tools version on NGC/VI Client
# Column 2: ESXi server version.'esx/0.0' indicates that the tools version
# is not yet bundled with ESXi.
# Column 3: ESXi server build number
# Column 4: Tools version on guest Setup/About page
# Column 5: Tools build number
#
12325       esx/7.0p07          21424296            12.1.5          20735119
12352       esx/8.0u1           21495797            12.2.0          21223074
12325       esx/8.0p01          21203435            12.1.5          20735119
12320       esx/7.0p06          20842708            12.1.0          20219665
12325       esx/0.0                                 12.1.5          20735119
12294       esx/8.0             20513097            12.0.6          20104755
12294       esx/6.7p08          20497097            12.0.6          20104755
12294       esx/6.5p09          20502893            12.0.6          20104755
12320       esx/0.0                                 12.1.0          20219665
10361       esx/0.0                                 10.3.25         20206839
12294       esx/0.0                                 12.0.6          20104755           
12288       esx/7.0p05          20036589            12.0.0          19345655
12288       esx/6.7p07          19898906            12.0.0          19345655
12293       esx/0.0                                 12.0.5          19716617
12288       esx/6.5p08          19588618            12.0.0          19345655
11365       esx/7.0p04          19482537            11.3.5          18557794
11365       esx/6.7p06          18828794            11.3.5          18557794
10360       esx/0.0                                 10.3.24         18733423
11360       esx/6.5p07          18678235            11.3.0          18090558
11360       esx/7.0u3           18644231            11.3.0          18090558
11334       esx/7.0p03          18426014            11.2.6          17901274
11333       esx/7.0u2           17630552	    11.2.5          17337674

[sadom]

As far as I can see from the table, it has not been released with the ESXi version. I want to know this. For example, I am using ESXi 7.0u3, but what happens if I install the latest version of VMware tools on my virtual machines? Is it a faulty operation or does it support it?

If I need to ask more. my physical servers do not support ESXi 8.0. Is it correct to upgrade virtual machines running on ESXi 7.0u3 to VMware tools 12.2.5?

[RajeevVCP4]

Here is explanation , you can check interoperability matrix in this way , like I checked for windows 2012 with ESXi 7 U3

https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software&details=1&partner=110&releases=578&operatingSystems=183&productNames=15&osFamily=4&osType=4&page=1&display_interval=10&sortColumn=Partner&sortOrder=Asc&testConfig=16

 

Once you clicked windows server next window will open in bottom tools available  

then it will show version which is compatible with your OS and host