Broadcom has announced the reintroduction of the VMware vSphere Hypervisor version 8, providing a free entry-level option accessible via its support portal. This change comes after the controversial shift from permanent licenses to subscriptions, which discontinued the popular free ESXi version, disappointing many in the IT community. Users interested in the hypervisor must register on Broadcom's customer portal to download the necessary ISO files. Additionally, Broadcom appears to have reverted changes to minimum licensing requirements, which could significantly benefit VMware users by reducing costs for test environments.
Broadcom's reintroduction of a free version of VMware vSphere Hypervisor 8.0 Update 3 marks a shift back towards accessibility for hobbyists and IT professionals.
The availability of a free hypervisor helps facilitate learning and experimentation, which was limited after the transition from permanent licenses to subscriptions.
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