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Last updated: July 30, 2026. vmware-esxi.com is an independent fan site about VMware ESXi. It is not owned, operated, sponsored, approved, or supported by VMware or Broadcom. These terms explain the intended scope of the editorial content and the responsibilities of visitors who choose to use it.

Educational content, not official guidance

The site provides general technical discussion about virtualization, server operations, and related practices. It does not provide official documentation, product support, implementation services, legal advice, security advice, licensing advice, or a guarantee of compatibility. Product interfaces, version availability, hardware support, commercial terms, and security guidance can change. Before acting on any information here, confirm it against current official sources and test it in an environment appropriate to the risk.

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Changes to these terms

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