Here are some of the key VMware Knowledge Base (KB) articles for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.x, each covering specific issues, updates, and guidelines essential for upgrades and operational management:
1. **Important Notes for VCF 5.1.x Releases**
This KB includes critical information on lifecycle management, hardware compatibility, and upgrading considerations for environments with Tanzu and NSX Federation.
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/313217/vmware-cloud-foundation-51x-releases-im.html
2. **Lifecycle Management (LCM) Service Crashes**
This article addresses issues with LCM crashing on SDDC Manager during upgrades, detailing corrective actions.
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/324659/lifecycle-management-lcm-service-crashin.html
3. **Upgrading from VCF 4.x to 5.x with NSX Federation**
Important guidance on NSX Federation compatibility and recommended upgrade paths for seamless upgrades in federated environments.
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-NSX/4.1/upgrade/GUID-B828A8FC-DD9F-486E-A616-9531D9F2E9C1.html
4. **vCenter Snapshots and Enhanced Linked Mode**
Guidelines for taking vCenter snapshots in Enhanced Linked Mode before upgrades, including best practices for file-based backups.
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/324660/vmware-vcenter-in-enhanced-linked-mode.html
5. **Async Patch Tool Usage for VCF 5.x**
This KB describes the process and requirements for environments that have applied out-of-band patches, enabling future upgrades with the Async patch tool.
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/324661/async-patch-tool-documentation.html
6. **Mixed vCenter Version Considerations**
Addresses limitations in vCenter Enhanced Linked Mode with mixed vCenter versions (7.x and 8.x) when upgrading to VCF 5.x.
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/324662/limitations-of-vcenter-enhance-linked-m.html
These articles cover essential aspects of VCF 5.x, from lifecycle management to upgrade paths and specific technical requirements, helping ensure smooth operation and compatibility during and after upgrades.