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Can you run macOS on ESXi?
MacOS can be installed on a VMware VM running on ESXi. This can be done after the preparation of a bootable installation image of the ISO format with hdiutil, applying a free patch on an ESXi server and configuring certain VM settings.
How do I run macOS on VMware?
So Let’s Get Started.
- Install VMware Workstation Player Pro. Download and Install VMware Workstation from the given link.
- Install VMware Unlocker Patch Tool.
- Create a new macOS Virtual Machine.
- Configure Virtual Machine.
- Add Config Key in VMX File.
- Installing macOS Mojave on VMware Virtual Machine.
Which is the latest version of ESXi for Mac?
Compatibility: ESXi 6.0 virtual machine. Guest OS family: Mac OS. Guest OS version: Apple Mac OS X 10.10 (64-bit). Select the latest available version in the drop-down menu. Mac OS as a guest OS family, and Apple Mac OS X as a guest OS version are available after applying the unlocker patch.
Where does sierra.iso file go in ESXi?
Sierra.iso would be copied to the datastore40. Later, you can mount the ISO image from the datastore to the virtual DVD drive of the virtual machine. After copying the macOS unlocker patch to the ESXi server, you should add the permissions for the executable files in order to be able to apply the patch.
How to enable SSH on VMware ESXi Server?
You can also use an alternative method and enable SSH directly on the ESXi server by going to System Customization > Troubleshooting options > Enable SSH. ESXi 6.0 is used in this case. If you are using VMware vSphere Web Client, go to Configure > System > Services, then right click SSH and click Start.
Is it possible to run Windows on a VM?
In present day, VMware is one of the leading providers in virtualization technologies. Hardware virtualization allows you to run virtual machines with various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD on different hosts, while providing you with the ability to migrate VMs between hosts.