Use this link to find the VCF Download Tool v9.1.0.0 on the Broadcom Support site.
Filename: vcf-download-tool-9.1.0.0.25371089.tar.gz
Once you have the file downloaded copy it over to your vcf offline depot virtual machine and extract it.
If you need to download the files manually you can get them from the following URL [Broadcom Support Portal – VCF v9.1.0.0] but you are here because you want to automate everything so….
Command Line Description: Binaries Help
/home/vcf-download-tool/bin/vcf-download-tool binaries --helpResults:
*********Welcome to VCF Download Tool***********
Version: 9.1.0.0.25371089
Usage:
vcf-download-tool binaries [-h] [COMMAND]
Description:
Management of the binaries files within the system.
-h, --help Displays a help message that provides information about the command and its available options, and then exits the tool.
Commands:
download Download all the necessary files. The command supports filtering to narrow down the selection of binaries based on the customer intent. At least one filter is
required. In addition to the binaries, it also downloads all of the needed metadata. However, UMDS binaries are excluded from the download. When executed
multiple times with the same output directory, the command’s behavior is cumulative, adding to previously downloaded binaries without overwriting them.
upload Uploads the downloaded binaries into the SDDC Manager. In addition to the binaries, it will also upload the necessary metadata, ensuring that all relevant
information is properly integrated into the SDDC Manager system. As a prerequisite, the downloaded binaries need to be transferred to the SDDC Manager
appliance and the command must be executed from within the SDDC Manager appliance.
list Provides a comprehensive view of all available binaries. Similar to the download binaries command, it supports filtering options to help you narrow down the list
based on your specific needs. At least one filter is required. When executed, the command will display detailed information for each binary, including key
details such as the component name, version number, release date, size and type. This allows you to quickly assess the contents of the Software depot, making
it easier to identify which binaries are relevant to your requirements before downloading.
cleanup This command helps you efficiently manage disk space by removing unwanted or obsolete binaries, while retaining the ones you still need. It ensures that only the
selected binaries are deleted, giving you full control over what remains on your system. It is designed to be run on a system where binaries have already been
downloaded.
create-download-spec Generates a download specification file based on the planned upgrades for a specific domain within the environment. This spec file contains the necessary details
to identify which binaries are required for the planned upgrades. Once created, the spec file can be used as an input parameter for the download binaries
command, ensuring that only the relevant binaries for the upgrade process are downloaded. The command must be run from within the SDDC Manager appliance, as it
relies on the environment's upgrade plan to generate the correct spec file. This streamlines the download process by focusing only on the needed binaries for
the upgrade.
export Archives locally downloaded binaries and metadata into a tar file, facilitating content transfer between systems.
Log file: /home/vcf-9.1.0.0-download-tool/log/vdt.logDiscover more from Cloud Build Tools
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