: Select version 8.0 . You will typically see options for "Primary Downloads" or "Custom ISOs" (which include vendor-specific images for hardware like Dell PowerEdge ).
To download the , you must now use the Broadcom Support Portal , as VMware's "Customer Connect" portal has been migrated following Broadcom's acquisition. While the free version was briefly discontinued, it is currently available again as ESXi 8.0 Update 3e and later. How to Download the Official ISO
On the homepage, look for a box labeled "Free Software Downloads available HERE" .
Once you've downloaded the ESXi 8.0 ISO file, you can install it on your host machine using the following steps: