Running ESXi on a Raspberry Pi: Installing VMware ESXi on Raspberry Pi 4 to run Linux virtual machines

Gain foundational knowledge of ESXi technology and understand why it is such a dominant force in the datacenter. This book also looks beyond ESXi to other vSphere technologies, such as virtual machines (VMs), vMotion, and vCenter Server.     

Knowing how these technologies complement ESXi running on a Raspberry Pi will help you get the most out of ESXi on Arm technologies.  This marks a significant change for ESXi, and has created new learning opportunities and use cases for both seasoned ESXi users and users completely new to the virtualization space. For those already familiar with ESXi but new to the Raspberry Pi, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of this device and why it has become such a popular platform for technologists.

Once you’ve learned the fundamentals, you’ll be introduced to enterprise, edge, and personal use-cases for this technology. Then, you’ll be walked through the process of installing ESXi on a Pi, as well as managing and monitoring it. You will also come to recognize its strengths and limitations and become familiar with the storage and networking options that are currently available. Lastly, given the fact that the sole purpose of running ESXi on a Pi is to run VMs on it, you’ll receive detailed step-by-step instructions for installing popular OSes including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Raspberry Pi OS.   

What You'll Learn

• Build a fully functional ESXi server on a Raspberry Pi
• Select the correct hardware for particular use cases
• Create and optimize virtual machines running on a Pi
• Run Kubernetes on a Pi running ESXi  

Who This Book Is For
Those new to the datacenter who want a low-cost way to work with one of the most powerful datacenter technologies to experienced datacenter professionals who need to use ESXi on Arm to complement their enterprise’s long-term strategic goals. 

獲得 ESXi 技術的基礎知識，並了解為什麼它在數據中心中如此強大。本書還超越 ESXi，介紹了其他 vSphere 技術，如虛擬機器（VM）、vMotion 和 vCenter Server。

了解這些技術如何與在 Raspberry Pi 上運行的 ESXi 相輔相成，將幫助您充分利用 ESXi on Arm 技術。這對於已經熟悉 ESXi 的用戶和對虛擬化領域完全陌生的用戶來說，都帶來了新的學習機會和用例。對於已經熟悉 ESXi 但對 Raspberry Pi 新手的用戶來說，您將深入了解這個設備以及為什麼它已成為技術人員中如此受歡迎的平台。

在學習了基礎知識之後，您將介紹這項技術在企業、邊緣和個人使用情境中的應用。然後，您將逐步了解在 Pi 上安裝 ESXi 的過程，以及如何管理和監控它。您還將認識到它的優勢和限制，並熟悉目前可用的存儲和網絡選項。最後，鑑於在 Pi 上運行 ESXi 的唯一目的是在其上運行虛擬機器，您將收到安裝流行操作系統（包括 Ubuntu、CentOS 和 Raspberry Pi OS）的詳細逐步指南。

您將學到什麼：
- 在 Raspberry Pi 上構建一個完全功能的 ESXi 伺服器
- 選擇適合特定使用情境的正確硬體
- 創建和優化在 Pi 上運行的虛擬機器
- 在運行 ESXi 的 Pi 上運行 Kubernetes

本書適合對數據中心新手，他們希望以低成本的方式使用最強大的數據中心技術，以及經驗豐富的數據中心專業人士，他們需要使用 ESXi on Arm 來補充企業的長期戰略目標。

​Tom Fenton has worked with virtualization for over two decades. He’s held staff and senior-level positions at VMware, IBM, ControlUp, and other high-tech companies. He wrote the first training course for Horizon, VMware’s virtual desktop product. He is a frequent contributor to StorageReview.com, Virtualization & Cloud Review magazine, and other blogs and websites. He lives in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and trail riding. 

Tom Fenton在虛擬化領域工作超過二十年。他曾在VMware、IBM、ControlUp等高科技公司擔任職員和高級職位。他編寫了Horizon的第一個培訓課程，這是VMware的虛擬桌面產品。他經常為StorageReview.com、Virtualization & Cloud Review雜誌和其他博客和網站撰稿。他居住在太平洋西北地區，喜歡滑雪、滑雪板、遠足和騎行。