How to setup a Vmware Vspeher on windows 11

[sarra sarra]

hello, I want to setup a vsphere environement on my windows machine to do a POC to 

• migrate the VMware to azure
• Migrate the Vmware to AVS

What I need to install please. and Is there any free tools for this poc? thanks

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[ninjabrum]

You can get ESXi for free, but you cannot get vCenter or any other solutions without a license and support contract.  You won't be able to run those tests.  I suggest using VMware Hands on Labs which will get you exposure to many VMware products without needing to install on your own hardware.  When you say "Migrate the VMware" I assume you mean "migrate the VM (virtual machine)" since you can't migrate a company.

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[sarra sarra]

Hi Ninja, 

yes I want to Migrate one VM to Azure. 

is it possible to get the IP adress of the Vsphere? 

I start discovering the vsphere lab but I have no idea if I can get the IP adress and have also the read right on the running VM.. 

thanks for your answer.

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[ninjabrum]

Unfortunately, that scenario isn't available in the HoL environment.  It's not a publicly accessible environment.  You'll need licensed vCenter and ESXi with access to the internet.

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[sarra sarra]

And To get that if I am looking to do A POC, Can I do that with one machine Windows or MAc. any further information plz?

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[ninjabrum]

You'll need vCenter, which isn't available without a license or support contract.  Only ESXi is free to download.  You'll need to speak with your VAR to see if you can get temporary licenses for a POC.

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