vSphere Hypervisor is a bare-metal hypervisor that virtualizes servers; allowing you to consolidate your applications while saving time and money managing your IT infrastructure. Our free vSphere Hypervisor is built on the world’s smallest and most robust architecture: VMware vSphere ESXi, which sets the industry standard for reliability, performance, and support.
Create and provision your virtual machines in minutes.
Allocate your storage resources beyond the actual capacity of the physical storage.
Overcommit memory resources and perform page sharing and compression to optimize performance.
Ensure optimal performance and high reliability through partnerships with independent hardware vendors.
All-in-one-solution bundles include VMware vSphere and VMware vCenter Server licenses.
Read the official VMware vSphere blog for technical tips, best practices, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to helpful resources.
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Install VMware vSphere Hypervisor on your own or with guided help. Then create your own virtual machines.
Easily install vSphere Hypervisor on your own or with some guided help. If you’re looking for a do-it-yourself approach, just download the installer, accept the end-user license agreement, and select which local drive you want to install it on.
Once you’ve installed vSphere Hypervisor, there are three ways to create virtual machines:
Once you’ve installed or imported your virtual machines, you’ll need to configure them. Refer to the installation and configuration video within resources to get started.
Moving up to a paid vSphere lets you further optimize your IT infrastructure. You'll be able to:
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