VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 8 – CD key (perpetual licence / unlimited devices)

VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 8 is a hypervisor that installs directly on the server, with no intermediate operating system. It turns a physical machine into a base able to host several independent virtual machines: a file server, an application server, a test environment, each with its own system and its own resources. This licence is with no time limit and no restriction on the number of devices.

What ESXi 8 allows

• Hardware consolidation — replace several underused servers with virtual machines hosted on a single piece of hardware.
• Strict isolation — a crash or compromise in one virtual machine stays confined to it.
• Resource allocation — cores, RAM and disk space defined and modifiable per machine.
• Web administration interface — full control from a browser, with no client software to install.
• Snapshots and cloning — capture a machine's state before an update and roll back in a few seconds if needed.

Compatibility

64-bit x86 servers validated by VMware for generation 8, with a processor supporting hardware virtualisation. Version 8 removed support for certain older storage controllers and network cards: check the compatibility list before installing on hardware that is several years old.

Activation

Your licence key is sent by e-mail within 24 hours maximum. Install ESXi 8, sign in to the web interface, open “Manage” then the “Licensing” tab and enter the key provided in order to exit evaluation mode. The licence does not expire.

Buying VMware ESXi 8 in Switzerland

CHKEY is a Swiss company established in Lausanne. You buy your VMware ESXi licence in Switzerland: price in CHF and support in English by e-mail. Fully digital delivery.