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VMware ESXi 8.0 — Compact, practical install guide (ISO download, Google Drive hosting, install steps)

Important: Distributing VMware ESXi installation ISOs may violate VMware’s license if you don’t obtain them from VMware. Always download ESXi ISOs from VMware’s official site using a valid account/entitlement. The steps below assume you have a properly licensed ESXi 8.0 ISO.

Understanding the Risks: ESXi 8.0 ISO from Google Drive

VMware does not distribute ESXi installation ISO files via Google Drive, nor does it authorize third parties to host them there. Any ESXi 8.0 ISO found on Google Drive is either: vmware esxi 80 download iso google drive install

• Device: Select your USB.
• Boot selection: Choose the ESXi 8.0 ISO you obtained via Google Drive.
• Partition scheme: GPT (for UEFI) or MBR (for legacy BIOS).

• The installation process will copy files to your disk and configure ESXi.

4) Create a bootable USB installer

• Windows (Rufus):