How to Install VMware ESXi 7 in 10 Minutes⚡(Step-by-Step 2026)”
📌 *VMware ESXi 7.x Installation on VMware Workstation | Step-by-Step Guide (2026)*
In this video, I’ll show you how to install VMware ESXi 7.x on VMware Workstation from scratch. This tutorial covers downloading the ESXi ISO, creating a virtual machine, enabling virtualization, setting the root password, and accessing the ESXi web interface.
This is perfect for beginners and anyone building a home lab or enterprise lab environment.
How to install VMware ESXi 7 on VMware Workstation step by step.
In this tutorial:
Download ESXi ISO
Create VM in VMware
Install ESXi
Access web interface
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🔽 *Download VMware ESXi ISO*
Download the latest VMware ESXi ISO from the official website:
https://www.vmware.com/go/get-free-esxi
👉 You may need a free VMware account to download the ISO.
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💻 *System Requirements (Recommended)*
CPU: 2 cores minimum (4 cores recommended)
RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
Storage: At least 40 GB free space
Virtualization enabled in BIOS (Intel VT-x / AMD-V)
VMware Workstation installed
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🖥️ *Step-by-Step: Create ESXi VM in VMware Workstation*
1. Open VMware Workstation
2. Click *Create a New Virtual Machine*
3. Select *Typical (Recommended)*
4. Choose *Installer disc image file (ISO)*
5. Browse and select the ESXi ISO
6. Select Guest OS:
Linux
Other Linux 5.x or later kernel (64-bit)
7. Name the VM (Example: ESXi-Lab)
8. Set disk size (minimum 40 GB)
9. Click **Customize Hardware**:
CPU: 2–4 cores
RAM: 4–8 GB
Enable: Virtualize Intel VT-x / AMD-V
10. Finish and power on the VM
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⚙️ *ESXi Installation Steps*
1. Press Enter to start installation
2. Accept license (F11)
3. Select installation disk
4. Set *root password*
5. Press F11 to install
6. Wait for installation to complete
7. Remove ISO and reboot
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🌐 *Access ESXi via Web Browser*
After reboot:
1. Check ESXi console for IP address
2. Open browser and go to:
https://ESXi-IP
3. Login using:
Username: root
Password: (the one you created)
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