Perhaps the biggest change is that the Free Version of ESXi (vSphere Hypervisor) has been discontinued. You can no longer officially download a free license key from the VMware portal for home lab use.
Here is what you need to know about the current state of VMware licensing and why you should avoid "hot" GitHub keys. The Reality of ESXi 9 and Broadcom’s Changes vmware esxi 9 license key github hot
VMware is currently focusing on refining the vSphere 8 ecosystem. There has been no official release or even a public beta for version 9. Perhaps the biggest change is that the Free
When you search for "hot" keys on GitHub, you aren't finding official software; you are finding risks. The Reality of ESXi 9 and Broadcom’s Changes
The is the "gold standard" for home labs. For about $200 a year, you get legitimate, 365-day evaluation licenses for almost all VMware products, including vCenter and NSX. 2. 60-Day Full Evaluation
