VMware vSphere Hypervisor Activation Guide
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Step 1: Access the Broadcom Support Portal:
- Create an account or log in to your existing account on the Broadcom Support Portal.
- Navigate to the VMware Cloud Foundation or product downloads section.
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Step 2: Download the Free Hypervisor:
- Search for VMware vSphere Hypervisor version 8.0 Update 3e or newer.
- Download the specific Free Hypervisor ISO binary with the embedded, non-expiring license key.
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Step 3: Install and Access ESXi:
- Install the downloaded ISO onto your physical server hardware.
- Log in to the ESXi Embedded Host Client through your web browser using your root credentials.
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Step 4: Verify the License:
- Go to Manage in the left navigation panel and select Licensing.
- Confirm that the expiration status is listed as No expiry or Never.
