VMware is making ESXi free for 8.0U3e

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Yes you hear me right. Check out the vSphere 8.0U3e  release notes.



VMware is releasing the ESXi 8.0U3e as an entry-level hypervsor. 

To download, head to https://support.broadcom.com/ and create an account if you have not done so. 

Follow the screenshot below: Software> VMware Cloud Foundation>My Downloads


Next click on Free Software Downloads available HERE.

Scroll down to VMware vSphere Hypervisor and click on it. You will be lead to it.

You will be able to download it.

It will be about 618Mb

That is definitely a good news for those who needs it for Home lab testing. But not sure if this going to be a one off. Also to note, it is on a 60 days trial but not sure if it behaviour the same as pre-broadcom after expiry.

Thanks to Joey Ware for tipping off in Facebook group.






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