Top VMware Websites & Resources – Official Docs, Downloads, Communities & Tools

This blog provides some commonly used official VMware by Broadcom websites. Since VMware was acquired by Broadcom, some original VMware websites have undergone changes. This article provides the latest URLs. 

Why VMware Websites Matter for IT Admins

VMware administrators often rely on official VMware resources, communities, and online tools for troubleshooting, updates, and learning. Knowing the right websites helps save time and ensures access to accurate technical information.

Commonly Used Official VMware Websites

1. VMware Product Compatibility Guide

https://compatibilityguide.broadcom.com/

This website can be used to query the compatibility of VMware products (e.g., vSphere ESXi) with server hardware, I/O cards, storage arrays, and other devices. It is important information that must be referenced before deploying a new environment or upgrading.

2. VMware Product Upgrade Path

https://interopmatrix.broadcom.com/Upgrade

Before upgrading VMware products, users need to check the upgrade path to see if they can directly upgrade in one go or if they need to upgrade in stages. The figure shows how to query the upgrade path for ESXi. Other VMware products can be switched on the left.

3. VMware Product Interoperability Query

https://interopmatrix.broadcom.com/Interoperability

Before installing some VMware products, you need to check whether the version of the product is compatible with the version of the product to be linked or integrated, such as the compatibility between ESXi and vCenter

4. VMware Product Lifecycle

https://support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productlifecycle

Used to query the support cycle of VMware products (GA date, General Support expiration date, Technical Guidance expiration date), facilitating enterprises to plan system upgrades and maintenance.

5. VMware Ports and Protocols

https://ports.broadcom.com/home/vSphere

This website is used to query the ports and protocols that need to be opened for VMware solutions, making it convenient for users to configure firewall policies or other network policies.

6. VMware Hands-On LABs

https://labs.hol.vmware.com/hol/catalog

Many VMware beginners, or newcomers to a certain product, want to understand the page layout and operation process of a certain product, but cannot find hardware resources, or have no test authorization, and cannot experience it. At this time, they can go to the Hands-on Lab. Without installing any software, they can experience the practical scenarios of various VMware products online through a browser, which is suitable for learning solutions such as NSX, vSAN, Aria, and Workspace ONE. It is more demanding on network conditions, and using magic can significantly improve fluency.

7. VMware Security Blog

https://blogs.vmware.com/security/

VMware will push some vulnerabilities or security-related announcements. Users need to check the security articles to see if they affect the products they use and determine whether an upgrade is needed.

8. VMware Product Documentation

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/

VMware's official product documentation site. Supports search, version selection, and PDF download, and the content is authoritative and detailed.

9. Omnissa Product Documentation

https://docs.omnissa.com

VMware's original UEM product line (including Horizon, Workspace ONE UEM, etc.) was acquired by Omnissa, and the official website also migrated from VMware to Omnissa.

10. Omnissa Product Download

https://customerconnect.omnissa.com/downloads/#all_products

Omnissa's full product line download website, where you can download solutions, including but not limited to Horizon, WSO UEM, etc.

Some websites for free access to VMware-related resources

1. https://vmpatch.com/

2. http://37.46.117.90:22376/data/ISOs/VMware/

Login with account password required:

 
username：not-he-knows 
password：he-knows-not

Other sites: [BG] 37.46.117.90 

[ES] 194.99.104.35

[NL] 213.152.162.84

[SG] 185.200.116.211

[UA] 62.182.80.97

3. https://nas.hzvcloud.com:5001/sharing/DEdHclZgr

Best Practices for VMware Admins

• Bookmark these official resources for quick reference.

• Use VMware KB before troubleshooting issues.

• Join VMware Communities to stay updated on real-world fixes.

• Regularly check patches & updates via Customer Connect.

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