Install vSphere ESXi 6.7 on VMware Workstation
Tags: vmware, vsphere, vsphereesxi, vmwareworkstation
Published: 2022-07-19 04:25:18

## Software Requirements to install ESXi VSphere Hypervisor 6.7 on VMware Workstation:
+ Navigate to this [link](https://my.vmware.com/en/web/vmware/evalcenter?p=free-esxi6) and Create a VMware account (If you haven't already have one).
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+ Download the VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi ISO) image (Includes VMware Tools) image.
+ Note and record the VMware vSphere Hypervisor 6 License key, because you 'll need it at the end of the trial period, to convert the Evaluation License (60-days) to Free (Never expires).
+ To install ESXi VSphere on a VMware Workstation Player, you have to download and [install the latest release of VMware Workstation Player for Linux hosts](https://toptechv.blogspot.com/2022/06/cai-dat-vmware-workstation-player-tren-ubuntu-20-04.html).
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## Install VMware ESXi 6.x on VMware Workstation Player Host.
### STEP 1. CREATE A NEW VIRTUAL MACHINE TO INSTALL VMWARE ESXI.
#### Launch VMware Workstation and click _Create a New Virtual Machine_.
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#### Select _Installer disc image_ file and then click _Browse_ and select the _'VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi ISO)'_ image you downloaded. When done, click _Next_.
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#### At the next screen, type (if you want) a different name for the VMware machine and click _Next_.
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#### At Disk Capacity options, specify _40GB_ as disk size, select _"Store virtual disk as a single file"_ and press _Next_.
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#### At the last screen click _Finish_ and continue to _step-2_ to install ESXi.
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### INSTALL ESXI SERVER ON THE VMWARE PLAYER VM MACHINE
#### Program to load information about installed components
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#### Press _Enter_ at the Welcome screen.
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#### Press F11 to _accept the license agreement_
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#### At Disk Selection options press _Enter_
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#### Select your preferred keyboard layout or leave the _default (US)_ and press _Enter_.
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#### Enter password
Password must be at least 7 characters long and a combination of normal and capital letters, symbols and numbers.
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#### Finally press _F11_ to stall the installation.
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#### Press F11 to install
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#### When the installation is complete, press _Enter_ to reboot the machine.
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#### When the ESXi VM machine starts, notice the IP address of the VMware ESXi host server.
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### Convert the VMware ESXi Hypervisor Evaluation License to FREE.
#### Go to _Manage -> Licensing_ and then click _Assign license_. 
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#### Copy and paste the vSphere Hypervisor 6 License key and then click _Check License. Finally click Assign License_
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#### Now, you should see on the screen that the _'Expiration date'_ status is _"Never"_.
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