What is required to manually upload an AOS update to a Nutanix Cluster?

To manually upload an AOS update to a Nutanix cluster, having the AOS binary is essential. The AOS binary contains the actual update files necessary for upgrading the Acropolis Operating System (AOS) on the cluster. This binary includes all the components and changes that need to be applied to the existing software in order to ensure the cluster operates with the latest features, optimizations, and bug fixes offered by Nutanix.

In the context of the update process, the AOS binary is the primary file that must be uploaded to initiate the update. The other files, such as a configuration file, update script, or manifest file, may have their roles in various maintenance tasks or automated updates but are not prerequisites for manually initiating an update process. Specifically, they might contain settings, guide the update process, or provide valid timestamps and compatibility checks, but the key requirement remains the AOS binary itself.