If the licensing hurdles of VMware are too high, many are migrating their home labs to open-source alternatives that offer similar "Enterprise" features for free:
. As the product moved out of active support, official channels for obtaining keys became more restrictive. Broadcom Acquisition Changes: vmware+esxi+67+license+key+github
If you previously registered for a free ESXi 6.7 key through the VMware portal, that key remains valid for that specific installation. Evaluation Mode: Every new installation of ESXi 6.7 starts with a 60-day full-feature evaluation period If the licensing hurdles of VMware are too