VMware ESXi 6.0

As of March 12, 2020, VMware will be ending general support for vSphere 6.0, which includes ESXi 6.0. This means that during the Technical Guidance phase, VMware will no longer provide new hardware support, server/client/guest OS updates, security patches, or bug fixes unless otherwise noted.

During this phase, technical guidance for vSphere 6.0 will be available primarily through the self-help portal on the VMware website. For those who are unable to upgrade from vSphere 6.0 before the End of General Support (EOGS) date, it is possible to purchase Extended Support in one-year increments for up to two years beyond the EOGS date.

However, upgrading to a newer version such as vSphere 6.5 or 6.7 is recommended by VMware to maintain full support and subscription services. This upgrade comes with the latest capabilities of vSphere, including the latest vSAN release and capabilities (with the separate vSAN license).

It is also worth noting that the EOGS date for vSphere 6.0 is March 12, 2020. Therefore, it is essential to plan an upgrade before this date to avoid any potential issues with support and subscription services.

Regarding the availability of ESXi 6.0 key on the official VMware website, unfortunately, it seems that the key is not provided on the website for free download. This is similar to other versions of vSphere such as 7.x and 6.x, which also do not provide the license key for free download.

In conclusion, while ESXi 6.0 may no longer be supported by VMware after March 12, 2020, there are still options available for those who need to continue using this version for testing or other purposes. It is essential to plan an upgrade before the EOGS date to maintain full support and subscription services.

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