• Login using your MyVMware credentials.

  • Select the Product: From the drop-down menu, choose ESXi (Embedded) 7.0.

  • Filter by Build/Release: You can search for the latest build or a specific patch ID.

  • Download Options: You will typically find two file types:

    • esxcli system version get

    Before clicking any download link, you must understand VMware’s naming convention. A typical ESXi 7.0 patch looks like this:

    ESXi70U3-22348879

    Here is the breakdown:

    VMware releases several types of patches:

    The most common search is for the latest full patch bundle (ZIP file) or the offline bundle you can use with esxcli.

    A: Yes. General Support for vSphere 7.0 ended on April 2, 2024, but Technical Guidance (security patches) continues until April 2, 2025. You should plan an upgrade to vSphere 8.0 soon.