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Select a window of time to perform the upgrade process when relatively low IOPS will be used by the system.
Verify and confirm the integrity of all JetStream components, ensuring they are error-free.
Before proceeding, check and resolve any previously unsuccessful update tasks.
Execute a clean-up operation using the command "js_upgrade.py clean -v" before initiating the new upgrade.
Validate and ensure all the ESXi host IOF Storage/VASA providers are online: vCenter -> Configure -> Storage Providers
Ensure there are no active Affinity rules [ ESXi ] that might affect the host's ability to enter maintenance mode.
Verify the health of all vSAN objects. Navigate to: vSAN Cluster > Monitor > vSAN Skyline Health - Data - vSAN Object Health
Confirm that no resync operations are currently running in the vSAN cluster. Resyncing can affect the maintenance mode process. Monitor the ongoing resync activities at: vSAN Cluster > Monitor > Resyncing Objects.
It is advisable to temporarily suspend any scheduled backups (snapshot-dependent ones) during the DRVA upgrade activity to prevent backup failures (any snapshots taken during this time will fail).
Upgrade Steps
The AVS command “Update-JetDR” is employed to perform the JetDR version upgrade.
This single command efficiently manages the upgrade of all JetDR components to the latest version. Additionally, it includes a resume feature, allowing the continuation of upgrades from any previously failed upgrade task.
Log in to the Azure portal select the desired ”Azure VMware Solution private cloud” the navigate to the Run command under Operations in the left plane