What is the ESXi 7 end of life date?

The ESXi 7 end of life date is October 2nd, 2025. At that time, vSphere 7, vCenter Server 7 and vSAN 7 will reach end of life/end of support as well.

What will happen if I don’t upgrade vSphere?

If you decide to skip the cost upgrade from vSphere version 7 to version 8 due to lack of ROI or budgetary consideration, Broadcom will no longer support your environment, leaving you with a gap in support. Additionally, Broadcom will no longer provide product security patches and updates for your environment, leaving it exposed to security vulnerabilities and compliance risks. Your system will continue running, but you will not receive ongoing vendor support. Customers who may not be ready to upgrade from vSphere 7 to 8 and want to buy more time should consider third-party support for VMware from Rimini Street.