For those ready to install, ESXi 8.0 brings substantial architectural updates that justify the upgrade:
Once you have the official ISO:
The good news is that the is officially available again via the Broadcom Support Portal . 1. Official Download (Recommended) vmware esxi 80 download iso google drive install
certUtil -hashfile YourISO.iso SHA256
Note: Storing proprietary installers on third-party cloud storage may violate terms — ensure you’re allowed to store/share the ISO. For those ready to install, ESXi 8