Install VMware ESXi 8 0 on Unsupported CPU

Introduction:
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Learn how to install ESXi 8.0 on old unsupported CPU. You'll learn how to get past the CPU_SUPPORT ERROR during installation and access the new Host Client.

(UPDATE: Due to Broadcom acquisition and policy decisions, Free VMware ESXi has been discontinued so the title has been updated to remove mention of that)

This video will step through the following:
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Get FREE VMware ESXi 8 License - No Longer Applies!
02:25 - Demo Unsupported CPU Error
04:30 - Boot Installer with Kernel Option
06:11 - ESXi 8.0 Install
06:48 - Configure ESXi
08:17 - Log in to ESXi 8 Host Client

Boot Option:
At boot up, press SHIFT+O to add the following kernel option:
allowLegacyCPU=true

Encountered Errors and Warnings:
CPU_SUPPORT ERROR: The CPU in this host ins not supported by ESXi 8.0.0. Please refer to the VMware Compatibility Guide (VCG) for the list of supported CPUs)

============= REFERENCES/RESOURCES ===============
https://williamlam.com/2022/09/homela...
https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2022...
https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2022...
Register for FREE VMware ESXi 8.0 License: https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en...
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