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Title: maybe dumb question but how do I installopnsense to ESXi
Post by: franco01 on September 10, 2020, 07:02:34 PM
it seems to not install onto esxi disk but just go though the live cd configuration. How do I install onto Esxi

Title: Re: maybe dumb question but how do I installopnsense to ESXi
Post by: bartjsmit on September 10, 2020, 07:03:48 PM
Log in as 'installer' password 'opnsense'
Title: Re: maybe dumb question but how do I installopnsense to ESXi
Post by: errored out on September 12, 2020, 02:46:06 AM
I would be careful, as it would be easy to configure ESXi management on the WAN interface (wrong side). 

A dedicated machine would be a better way to go.  Specifically, you would not be open to any host (ESXi) vulnerabilities, and the physical computer would require less resources (as there would not be any hypervisor).  I know ESXi does not consume many resources, but it adds another level of complexity.