VMware ESXi 9.0
VMware ESXi 9.0
Third-party support for the VMware ESXi 9.0: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
24/7 engineers own your VMware ESXi 9.0 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- esxi
- release
- 9.0
- product Label
- VMware ESXi
- release Label
- 9.0
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 9.0.2.0100
- release Date
- 2025-06-17
- maintained
- true
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/esxi
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Sep 17, 2027
- Last OEM Support
- Sep 17, 2027
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for VMware ESXi 9.0 — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for VMware ESXi 9.0?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for VMware ESXi 9.0 when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
VMware ESXi 9.0 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VMware ESXi 9.0 still supported?
Yes. The VMware ESXi 9.0 is currently supported by VMware, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
When is the VMware ESXi 9.0 end of service life (EOSL) date?
VMware lists the end of service life for the VMware ESXi 9.0 as Sep 17, 2027.
Can I keep using the VMware ESXi 9.0 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means VMware stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the VMware ESXi 9.0 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location. You get an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.
Known Vulnerabilities Affecting VMware ESXi 9.0
1 published CVE affects the VMware ESXi 9.0. Our 24/7 engineers help you assess exposure, prioritize fixes and apply available patches.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-41709 | LOW | 2.7 | Jul 30, 2026 | VMware ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability. A malicious administrator could exploit this issue to perform certain operations without them being logged. |
VMware ESXi: every version and its end of support date
The VMware ESXi 9.0 is one of the VMware ESXi versions in our catalog. The lifecycle page lists every version with its vendor end-of-support date, what changes on that date, and what third-party support covers.