VMware ESX Configuration File
General Information
| Title | ESX File Extension |
| Extension | .esx |
| Full Form | VMware ESX Configuration File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | VMware, Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configuration |
| Additional Functions | Virtual machine settings |
| Features | Text-based, Readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Virtualization | Yes |
| Server Management | Yes |
| Cloud Computing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Access control, Backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2001 |
| Latest Version | ESXi 7.0 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vmx, .vmdk, .ovf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 VMware ESXi |
Commercial | Bare-metal |
| VMware Workstation |
Commercial | Windows, Linux |
| VMware Fusion |
Commercial | Mac |