How to run ESXi 8.0U2 on VMware Workstation 17 Pro on Fedora 38 Linux

This video will provide you with the necessary steps required to run ESXi 8.0 U2 on VMware Workstation under Linux. The environment used in the Video is Fedora Workstation 38 with VMware Workstation 17 Pro, licensed with a vExpert License.

Before we start deploying ESXi Servers on VMware Workstaion running on Linux, we need to enable promiscuous mode. Otherwise, ESXi host will not be able to establish network connectivity.

Failure to do this before deploying or importing ESXi VMs will result in the following:
ESXi does not get DHCP address
Unable to ping ESXi VM
ESXi Test Management Network failed

0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Get ESXi OVA
2:50 - Enable Promiscuous Mode
7:45 - Test ESXi Network Connectivity
9:11 - Enable/Confirm CPU Virtualization
10:40 - Add ESXi Host to vCenter
14:00 - Import ESXi OVA to VMware Workstation 17 Pro
17:20 - Configure Network on ESXi VM

Software Used:
DaVinci Resolve 18 for Linux (Free)
Fedora Workstation 38
VMware Workstation 17 Pro
vCenter Server Appliance 8.0.2
ESXi 8.0 Update 2

===== Resources/Reference =====
Home Lab Licensing:
VMUG: https://www.vmug.com/membership/membe...
vExpert: https://vexpert.vmware.com

Download and Install VMware Workstation - 30 Day Free Trial:
https://www.vmware.com/go/getworkstat...
https://www.vmware.com/go/getworkstat...
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/287
http://vmwa.re/nestedesxi 

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