Managing Packages on an ESXi Host

You can add or remove VIBs, VIBs in an offline bundle, or image profiles to or from an ESXi host using the RSE Package Manager. To access the Package Manager, highlight the ESXi host in the Remote Explorer pane and select VMware > Package Manager from the right-click menu.

The Package Manager displays with a list of the packages installed on the host.

Add a package

1	Click Add to display the Install Wizard.

2	Select the package to install: a VIB package from a local file or URL, a VIB package from a depot or offline bundle, or an image profile from a depot or offline bundle and click Next.

3	Supply the location of the VIB, offline bundle or image profile.

a	For VIBs: In the VIB Location page, specify the local file or URL for the VIB package to install. Click Browse to find it in the local file system, or click Projects to find it in the Project Explorer.

b	For VIBs in an offline bundle: In the Depot Location page, enter a depot URL or offline bundle ZIP file from a server. Click Browse to find it in the local file system.

The VIB packages available in that depot or offline bundle display.

c	For an image profile: In the Depot Location page, enter a depot URL or off-line bundle ZIP file from a server. Click Browse to find it in the local file system.

The image profiles available in that depot or offline bundle display.

4	Click Next to display the Install Options page.

5	Select the options for installation and click Next.

6	Click Install to start installation.

If there are errors, they will display in the text box.

7	When the installation completes, click Finish.

The Packages installed on host <host name> list displays with the new package listed.

Remove a package

1	Highlight one or more packages and click Remove.

The Uninstall Wizard displays with a list of the VIB packages to be removed.

2	Select the Uninstall Options and click Next.

3	Click Uninstall.

If there are any errors, they will display in the text box.

4	When the uninstallation completes, click Finish.