To install or upgrade ESXi, your system must meet specific hardware and software requirements. What to read next ESXi System Storage OverviewESXi 8.0 has a system storage layout that allows flexible management of partitions and third-party components, while facilitating debugging. ESXi Hardware RequirementsMake sure that the host meets the minimum hardware configurations supported by ESXi 8.0. Using Remote Management Applications Remote management applications allow you to install ESXi on servers that are in remote locations. Recommendations for Enhanced ESXi PerformanceTo enhance performance, install or upgrade ESXi on a robust system with more RAM than the minimum required and with multiple physical disks. Incoming and Outgoing Firewall Ports for ESXi HostsOpen and close firewall ports for each service by using either the vSphere Client or the VMware Host Client. Required Free Space for System LoggingSee the recommended minimum size and rotation configuration for hostd, vpxa, and fdm logs. VMware Host Client System RequirementsMake sure that your browser supports the VMware Host Client. ESXi Passwords and Account Lockout For ESXi hosts, you must use a password with predefined requirements. You can change the required length and the character class requirement or allow pass phrases using the Security.PasswordQualityControl advanced system setting. You can also set the number of passwords to remember for each user using the Security.PasswordHistory advanced system setting. Parent topic: Upgrading ESXi Hosts
