: During installation, you will be prompted for a license key. A free version is available for home labs, but it requires registration on the Broadcom site under the "Free Downloads" section. Lifecycle Status : Be aware that ESXi 7.0 entered its Technical Guidance phase
Navigate to the support.broadcom.com website. If you do not have an account, you must register. This process now typically requires business verification or a valid email address. If you have an existing VMware Customer Connect account, you may be prompted to migrate it to the Broadcom portal. Download Vmware Esxi 7.0 Iso