The following is a step by step guide for installing the vSphere Update Manager Client.

  1. On the vSphere Client navigate to Plug-ins > Manage Plug-ins….01
  2. On the Plug-in Manager dialog box click the blue Download and Install link to install the VMware vSphere Update Manager Extension.02
  3. On the Open File – Security Warning dialog box click Run.03
  4. On the VMware vSphere Update Manager Client 6.0a – InstallShield … dialog box click OK.04
  5. On the VMware vSphere Update Manager Client 6.0a dialog box click Next >.05
  6. On the End User License Agreement dialog box select the check box for I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next >.06
  7. On the Read to Install the Program dialog box click Install.07
  8. On the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box click Finish.08
  9. On the Plug-in Manager dialog box verify the VMware vSphere Update Manager Extension is Enabled.09