If you're like me, despite having cheap or even free access to cloud compute, you still want to have a bit of compute in a home lab. I can create and destroy to my hearts content. Things can get weird and messy - and it's nobodys problem but my own.
For the past 10 years, my home lab has consisted of a couple 2U Dell R710 servers. They are were beefy in specs but they are very loud and consume a relatively large amount of power and space. They have served me really well over the years but it is finally time to upgrade.
I ordered an Intel NUC last year. It should be able to handle the workload I'm running on my Dell servers with room to spare. Due to supply chain issues, it took a few months but it finally arrived. I was extremely surprised at how small these are. I knew they were small but I did not expect it to fit in the palm of my hand!
After all that, I was able to proceed with building the image. The steps were pretty close to what is in the Virten article however the version of ESXi they used was pulled and replaced. I ended up with a different build which is reflected with the file names I used.
Note: If you encounter the following error: "windowspowershell\modules\vmware.vimautomation.sdk\12.5.0.19093564\vmware.vimautomation.sdk.psm1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system" you may need to enter the following command:
Now that I have an ISO image with the Fling Community Network Driver, it was time to create the bootable USB installer. I have a Mac and here are the steps I used to create the USB flash drive: -a-bootable-esxi-7-usb-installer-on-macos/. I did not encounter any issues with these steps so please refer to the linked article to follow them.
vSphere 8.0 has been released and as known from previous versions, VMware provides a free version of their Hypervisor ESXi. The license key can be created for free at VMware's website. It has no expiration date and the binaries you will receive as "Free Hypervisor" are 100% identical to the paid version but with some software limitations.
So a UCS C240 M4 with 2 CPUs, you need a license for each CPU right? Can I use 2 free licenses on my one server, or do I have to get the paid version so I can use vCenter Server? I am building a home lab for experience, and to eventually play flight simulator. (Yes I know this is not an optimal gaming experience, I am just learning so helpful input to help me learn the computer and ESXi is appreciated).
You should be OK per this: -vmware-esxi-restrictions-limitations/
Also note that officially ESXi 8 is not supported on C240M4 (though it will probably still work so long as it not booting from USB or SD cards). Just install it using the Cisco OEM ISO for ESX 8. ESX 7u3 is the last version that appears to be supported: =server&productid=36844
vSphere 7.0 has been released and as known from previous versions, VMware provides a free version of their Hypervisor ESXi for everyone again. The license key can be created for free at VMware's website. It has no expiration date. The binaries you will receive as "Free Hypervisor" are 100% identical to the paid version but with some software limitations.
I had the same problem with the esxi downloading in both Chrome & Firefox browsers, but once I've opened the vmware site in private/anonymous mode I easily got registered for evaluation and got a license with download links.
با سلام و تشکر از شما
من هنگام اپدیت esxi 6.7 به ورژن 7 مشکل دارم وقتی میخواد اپدیت کنه ارور میده که تا الان ندیدم.
index error out of rang list
سرور ها هم Hp dl380 Gen 9 هستند
قبلا بارها اینکار رو انجام دادم اما این نسخه جدید vcsa رو که از هینجا دانلود کردم دیگه این لایسنس ها روش کار نمیکنه!
جالبه که لایسنس standart رو میشه اضافه کرد! ولی من چون DSwicth میخوام به Enterprice نیاز دارم
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