Comments on: Change VMware Update Manager (VUM) Download Directory

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Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:41:42 +0000

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How To Change VMware Update Manager (VUM) Download Directory | My-Technet — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:42:07 +0000

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By: rbrambley

rbrambley — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:11:03 +0000

Dave,

I couldn't agree more with your "peeve'. If VMware doesn't change this
default install location then maybe add the ability to change the
location in the vCenter advanced settings. GUI. Automate the transfer
of of existing patches in the repository upon a change for us too ...

By: David Convery

David Convery — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:45:41 +0000

Rich -
This is a pet peeve of mine and every time I see something related, I just HAVE to comment:

Why does VMware just insist on installing everything in the "All Users" profile? If anything, it should be in the %Programs% directory. Maybe VMware should put a warning dialog up if you leave it at default...

One thing that can be done is pay attention during the VUM installation and select a better directory for the repository. Every Plan and Design engagement that I manage has this specified in their configuration guide.

Great post though. Since we tend to click next>next>next, this gets missed most of the time and then the C: drive just fills up.

Dave
"Fellow vExpert"
http://www.dailyhypervisor.com

By: rbrambley

rbrambley — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:11:03 +0000

By: David Convery

David Convery — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:45:41 +0000