Hmmm
I'm also seeing strange update results.
Like you - the update takes close to 45 min, and looking at the console for the appliance, it actually shows an init message/error.
The update seems to proceed and demands a reboot - no auto reboot ?
After the reboot - when I log onto the appliance console - the vCenter tab is empty !!!
All info regarding services and general status of vCenter is GONE !!! just a blank page !!!
Logging in via the VSC works fine - and no errors are shown. It apears to be working..
How ever - I must admit that I do not trust the server anymore - what else is NOT working ??
I reverted to base image and is now trying to figure out what is going on.
/Jannik