Update for you, dear reader : As of late 2023–2024, VMware downloads moved to Broadcom’s portal. You’ll need to register at and search for “VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 7.0”.
Navigate to the Broadcom Support Portal and register.
She sees multiple ISOs:
If you are looking to , you are likely managing an enterprise environment or setting up a high-performance home lab. While VMware has transitioned under the Broadcom umbrella, VMware vSphere (ESXi) remains the industry standard for Type-1 hypervisors.
Once logged in, she sees many products. Instead of getting lost, she:
Here’s a helpful, step-by-step story to guide you through downloading the VMware ESXi 7 ISO — without getting stuck or confused.
