upgrading from NSX-V to NSX-T

 

1. Preparation | Prepare the environment for upgrade. Check for compatibility and prerequisites, take a backup of NSX-v configuration and create a rollback plan.
2. Upgrade vCenter | Upgrade the vCenter server to the latest version that is compatible with NSX-t.
3. Upgrade NSX Manager | Upgrade NSX Manager to the latest version.
4. Upgrade NSX Controller | Upgrade NSX Controller cluster to the latest version.
5. Upgrade NSX Edges | Upgrade NSX Edge nodes to the latest version.
6. Upgrade NSX Dataplane | Upgrade the data plane components such as vDS, host preparation and VXLAN.
7. Upgrade NSX Services | Upgrade NSX services such as firewall, load balancer and others.
8. Validation | Validate the upgrade to ensure everything is working as expected.
9. Cleanup | Remove the old NSX-v components.