Create a Custom ESXi ISO Image Using vSphere Lifecycle Manager

If you have access to a vCenter Server 7.0 environment, you can use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to create and export a custom ISO.

Import the ESXi patch and vendor add-on (if applicable) zip files to the vSphere Lifecycle Manager depot. See Import Updates to the vSphere Lifecycle Manager Depot.

Create a new temporary cluster, selecting the

Manage all hosts in the cluster with a single image

check box.

Select the ESXi version and vendor add-on (optional) and click

Export the vSphere Lifecycle Manager image as an ISO.

Delete the temporary cluster.

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