Although NSX 6.3.x is getting more time in the spotlight, VMware continues to patch and maintain the 6.2.x release branch. On October 26th, VMware made NSX for vSphere 6.2.9 (Build Number 6926419) available for download.
Below are the relevant links:
- NSX 6.2.9 Download Page
- NSX 6.2.9 Release Notes
This is a full patch release, not a minor maintenance release like 6.2.6 and 6.3.4 were. VMware documents a total of 26 fixed issues in the release notes. Some of these are pretty significant relating to everything from DFW to EAM and even some host PSOD fixes. Definitely have a look through the resolved issues section of the release notes for more detail.
On a personal note, I’m really happy to see NSX continue to mature and become more and more stable over time. Working in the support organization, I can confidently say that many of the problems we used to see often are just not around any more – especially with host preparation and the control plane. The pace in which patch releases for NSX come out is pretty quick and some may argue that it is difficult to keep up with. I think this is just something that must be expected when you are working with state of the art technology like NSX. That said, kudos to VMware Engineering for the quick turnaround on many of these identified issues!
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