Both software products are part of the VMware vSphere suite. Each ESXi host (server) has to be licensed with a serial number. Even for the ESXi Free version, you have to enter a serial number. Check ...

Here, you'll find a curated collection of free license keys for various versions, including vSphere 6 and 7. These keys are provided for educational and non-commercial purposes, allowing you to ...

ESXi 5.5 free limitations has been lifted by VMware. VMware ESXi 5.5 Free version limitations ... The free version is the one for which one you, after download, apply a free license key which locks ...

When the Welcome to the VMware ESXi installation pops up, press Enter to continue. Accept the End User License Agreement by hitting the F11 key. Select the Local disk where ESXi will be installed and ...

A free version of the ESXi hypervisor is available, but Broadcom notes the entry-level VMware hypervisor is for ...

Recent CVEs were patched amid concerns of exploitation. While traditional patching requires downtime, virtual patching allows ...

Recent security updates in VMware products have highlighted the challenge IT decision-makers face as they navigate Broadcom licensing changes.

Home labs and bare bones test rigs matter so Broadcom's back in the game VMware has resumed offering a free hypervisor.… News ...

VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 3e brings back the free version of the hypervisor It was removed in February 2024 when VMware went ...

VMware Workstation users report that the software's automatic update functionality is broken after Broadcom redirected the download URL to its generic support page, triggering certificate errors ...

Following extensive criticism, there have been further changes to the VMware licensing model: Contrary to Broadcom's initial announcement, companies can now still purchase VMware licenses from 16 ...