Downloading patches for VMware ESXi 7.0 now requires navigating the , as the legacy VMware Customer Connect portal has been retired. Direct Access to ESXi 7.0 Patches
If you prefer the "over-the-air" update method via SSH, you can update an ESXi 7.0 host directly from VMware’s servers without downloading a file first.
: It significantly improved vMotion efficiency, reducing "stun time" for large workloads and lowering performance impacts during live migrations.
customerconnect.vmware.com/patch.esxcli command-line method with the online depot—it bypasses manual download links entirely.Always check the VMware Compatibility Guide before applying major updates. VMware ESXi 7.0 Update 3v Release Notes