Unlike previous versions where you had to manually enter a license key after a 60-day trial, the new free version (starting with 8.0U3e) comes with a . License key for the free edition of VMware ESXi 8.0U3e
Once logged in, you will see a massive list of enterprise products. Do not search for "ESXi." Instead: vmware esxi 8 download iso free
Have you migrated away from ESXi because of the Broadcom changes? Or are you sticking it out for the free version? Drop a comment below (or yell into the void of Reddit’s r/homelab). Unlike previous versions where you had to manually
Go to the (support.broadcom.com). Do not go to VMware.com—that redirects you in circles. Or are you sticking it out for the free version
By default, ESXi 8 yells at you if you haven't deployed a vCenter server. Since you are free, you don't have one. SSH into your host and run: esxcli system settings advanced set -o /UserVars/SuppressShellWarning -i 1