VMware ESXi 8.0 is a lightweight, Type-1 hypervisor for running virtual machines on bare metal. This guide shows how to download the ESXi 8.0 ISO, options for hosting the ISO (including Google Drive), and step-by-step installation on a server or desktop PC.
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