Posts Tagged ‘ESXi 8.0.3’

Minisforum MS-A2 Can it Run ESXi 8.0.3g ? Minisforum MS-A2 Series Part 10 Ultimate #homelab

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

 

Can the powerful Minisforum MS-A2 run VMware vSphere 8.0?
In Part 10 of the Ultimate #homelab series, we put this compact beast to the test by installing VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 8.0.3g and seeing how it performs. From BIOS setup to creating a demo virtual machine, this episode covers the full journey.

What’s Inside This Video:

Installing ESXi 8.0.3g on the Minisforum MS-A2

BIOS configuration & USB boot with Ventoy

Full ESXi setup walkthrough

Creating & running a test VM

Enabling NVMe Memory Tiering with NVMe namespaces

Checking performance and confirming a successful install

If you’ve been wondering whether the MS-A2 can handle serious VMware workloads in a home lab, this is the episode to watch!

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HOW TO: Fix Raspberry Pi CM5 framebuffer Issue with ESXi 8.0.3 ARM NOW!

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Are you tired of dealing with the Raspberry Pi 5 frame buffer issue when running ESXi ARM? In this video, we’ll show you a step-by-step guide on how to fix this frustrating problem and get your Raspberry Pi 5 up and running smoothly with ESXi ARM. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, this tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to troubleshoot and resolve the frame buffer issue on their Raspberry Pi 5. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive in and get started!

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