License — Esx

: The formerly popular "Free ESXi" (vSphere Hypervisor) license has been discontinued after the Broadcom takeover. Users relying on this version are often migrating to alternatives like Proxmox or Hyper-V. Key Licensing Terms & Features About ESX Evaluation and Licensed Modes - Broadcom TechDocs

If you are looking for information on older licenses that you may already own: esx license

| Tool | Purpose | |-------|---------| | | License key generation, assignment, and usage reporting. | | vSphere Client | Assign licenses to hosts/clusters; monitor compliance. | | vCenter Server License Service | Centralized license inventory and orchestration. | | VMware License PowerCLI | Automate license reporting and audits. | : The formerly popular "Free ESXi" (vSphere Hypervisor)

[Your Name/Department] Date: April 14, 2026 | | vSphere Client | Assign licenses to

As of late 2023, VMware (now owned by Broadcom) has fundamentally changed its licensing model for ESXi.

The term "ESX license" typically refers to one of two distinct categories: the enterprise virtualization platform by VMware (now Broadcom) or a custom script framework for FiveM roleplay servers. 1. VMware ESXi Licensing (Enterprise Virtualization) VMware ESXi (formerly ESX) is a hypervisor used to create and manage virtual machines. Since the Broadcom acquisition, the licensing model has transitioned from perpetual licenses to a