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Paolo Maffezzoli posted an update: Free VMware ESXi hypervisor returns - Techzine […]

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Free VMware ESXi hypervisor returns – Techzine Global Broadcom has reintroduced a free version of the VMware ESXi hypervisor, which had been discontinued in February 2024. Update 3, stating that the VMware vSphere Hypervisor version 8 is now available at no cost through the Broadcom Support portal.

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The Virtualization Era: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Role of Hypervisors

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As businesses face shifting […] The post The Virtualization Era: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Role of Hypervisors appeared first on DATAVERSITY. Yet, recent market disruptions, such as Broadcoms acquisition of VMware in 2023, have created a stir in the virtualization industry.

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Surender Kumar posted an update: VMware ESXi 8.0U3e Now Has a Free Version How to Get It - […]

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After navigating to the VMware vSphere Hypervisor section and accepting the terms, users can access the ISO for installation without needing to register a license key. Users can download it from the Broadcom support portal, requiring a login, which might necessitate a password reset for inactive accounts.

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Paolo Maffezzoli posted an update: Broadcom fixes three VMware zero-days exploited in […]

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Attackers with administrative privileges can utilize these flaws to escape from a virtual machine, potentially compromising the underlying hypervisor. The vulnerabilities, numbered CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, and CVE-2025-22226, affect various VMware ESX products, including ESXi, vSphere, and Workstation.

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Paolo Maffezzoli posted an update: Ransomware gang uses SSH tunnels for stealthy VMware ESXi […]

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Ransomware gang uses SSH tunnels for stealthy VMware ESXi access Ransomware groups are increasingly targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors by utilizing SSH tunneling to remain hidden while maintaining access.

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Paolo Maffezzoli posted an update: VMware Fusion & Workstation Going Free: Customer Feedback […]

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Customers have provided feedback indicating that the no-cost access to these desktop hypervisor tools has enhanced their productivity and streamlined workflows. VMware is keen to listen to user insights and appreciates the shared experiences related to the free versions of these… Read more

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ESXi free is back!

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Reading Time: 2 minutes One year ago, Broadcom killed the Free vSphere Hypervisor, but now, with the last VMware ESXi 8.0 Broadcom makes again available the VMware vSphere Hypervisor (the entry-level and free hypervisor). Update 3e, the free (and limited) version is back again! The post ESXi free is back!