While ESXi 8.0 is available, many administrators still prefer 7.0 for:

Compare the output to the string on the website. If they match, your file is . Troubleshooting Common Issues "You are not entitled to this download"

Following the acquisition, all VMware downloads have migrated to the . Follow these steps to ensure you get the official image: 1. Create or Migrated Your Account

Mature patch cycles (up to Update 3) mean most bugs have been ironed out.

If you are using hardware from Dell, HP (HPE), or Lenovo , check the "Custom ISOs" tab. These include specific drivers for your server's RAID controllers and network cards. How to Verify Your Download (Checksum)

On the Broadcom download page, click the or "Checksum" link next to the file. Copy the SHA256 string. On your computer, run the following command: Windows (PowerShell): Get-FileHash C:\path\to\your\esxi.iso Linux/Mac: sha256sum VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0...iso

Use VMware Workstation to run ESXi 7.0 as a nested VM for testing.

To ensure your ISO hasn't been corrupted or tampered with, you verify the SHA256 checksum.