ESXi is one of the primary components in the VMware infrastructure software suite. ESXi is a Type 1 hypervisor, meaning it runs directly on system hardware without the need for an OS. Type 1 hypervisors are also referred to as bare-metal hypervisors because they run directly on hardware. ESXi is targeted at enterprises, small organizations and individuals. ESXi VMkernel interfaces directly with VMware agents and approved third-party modules. Administrators can configure VMware ESXi using a vSphere client and update it with the Lifecycle Manager plug in. ESXi is installed directly on a local disk in the host machine. When a VMkernel receives a resource request, the kernel sends the request to the host physical hardware. New VMs can be created in ESXi 7.0 as well.
Managing and Configuring Virtual Servers In VMware ESXI Environment
