The VMware ESXi server is an ultra-tiny bare-metal type-1 hypervisor that’s responsible for running countless virtual machines in some of the largest VDI deployments and other virtual environments on the planet. It’s an important piece in VMware’s suite of products, for sure – but what exactly does it do?
To answer this question, we turn to the virtualization experts at Parallels. Their VDI solution, Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS), works with VMware ESXi (along with several other hypervisor products) to deliver virtual applications and desktops to a variety of endpoint devices (e.g., PCs, laptops, thin clients, phones, etc.)
In this Parallels article, you’ll learn about ESXi’s most notable features, system requirements, administrative tools, licensing model/costs, how it compares with Microsoft Hyper-V and more.
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David Marshall is the founder of VMblog.com, one of the industry's longest-running independent publications covering modern data center technologies. What began as a focus on virtualization and cloud computing has expanded to cover the full spectrum of enterprise IT, including AI, security, and DevOps, making VMblog a trusted destination for vendor news, technology analysis, and industry commentary.Beyond publishing, David has spent his career at the intersection of technology and business, inventing, marketing, and launching a number of successful software companies and products, and building a reputation as a skilled marketing executive in the enterprise IT space.David is also a published author, having written two well-regarded books on virtualization and served as technical editor for two "For Dummies" titles covering virtualization and cloud computing. He co-founded CloudCow.com, a publication focused on cloud computing, and has been named a VMware vExpert every year since 2009, one of the longest continuous honoree streaks in the program's history.Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarshall/
