VMTS have released a GUI patching tool that downloads all the latest ESX patches from the tinternet for you. I then checks your ESX server for missing patches and applies the ones you need. At time of writing it was still a little rough around the edges but it gets better with every release. Its worth a look while you wait for vmware to include patch management in their next release. http://www.vmts.net/VMTSPat... Also have a look at the new Veeam reporter tool which rocks http://www.veeam.com/veeam_...