What is ESXi build?
VMware ESXi (formerly ESX) is an enterprise-class, type-1 hypervisor developed by VMware for deploying and serving virtual computers. As a type-1 hypervisor, ESXi is not a software application that is installed on an operating system (OS); instead, it includes and integrates vital OS components, such as a kernel.
How do I find my ESXi build version?
Via the vSphere Web Client
- Log into the VMware vSphere Web Client.
- Select a host. Home à Hosts and Clusters à Datacenter à Cluster à Host.
- Select Summary tab.
- Find the Configuration box (likely somewhere at the bottom right of screen)
- “ESX/ESXi Version” will tell you the version and build number.
Which client is discontinued from VMware 6.5 version?
vSphere Client
VMware announced in May 2016 that the Legacy C# Client (aka thick client, desktop client, or vSphere Client) will no longer be available with the vSphere 6.5 release. For more information, see Goodbye vSphere Client for Windows (C#) – Hello HTML5.
What version of VMware tools is installed?
Checking the VMware Tools version
- Locate the VMware Tools icon in the System Tray. Move the mouse pointer over the icon.
- To check which version is installed, right-click the VMware Tools icon and select About VMware Tools. The About VMware Tools dialog displays information about the currently installed version.
Is ESXi really free?
ESXi can be used indefinitely, without cost by applying a free license. So yes, technically and on paper, ESXi is free to use. But, really, there’s no such thing as a free lunch and ESXi is no exception. Free ESXi comes with a few restrictions which you should definitely know about.
Is ESXi still free from VMware?
VMware ESXi is a free hypervisor from VMware. You can use just ESXi hypervisor without purchasing vCenter. Before using a free version of ESXi hypervisor, we need to know its limitations.
How to check ESXi version?
Log into the VMware vSphere Web Client
What is ESXi used for?
The ESXi Server is an advanced, smaller-footprint version of the VMware ESX Server, VMware’s enterprise-level computer virtualization software product. Implemented within the VMware Infrastructure, ESXi can be used to facilitate centralized management for enterprise desktops and data center applications.