https://github.com/jmcombs/vmware-powercli
VMware's PowerCLI with PowerShell Core and Python for ImageBuilder Support in Linux
https://github.com/jmcombs/vmware-powercli
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VMware's PowerCLI with PowerShell Core and Python for ImageBuilder Support in Linux
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/jmcombs/vmware-powercli
- Owner: jmcombs
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2022-12-12T20:07:18.000Z (about 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-06-20T23:16:04.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-07-24T21:57:23.710Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: imagebuilder, powercli, vmware, vmware-powercli
- Language: Dockerfile
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- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# vmware-powercli
VMware's PowerCLI with PowerShell Core and Python for ImageBuilder Support in Linux. For those who need to mount, edit and re-package ISO images from ImageBuilder, this container also has the appropriate system tools to do so. Published for 64-bit `x86` and `ARM` architectures.
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## About
This container is based on Ubuntu 20.04, contains both `xorriso` and `mkisofs` packages (for repacking ISO images) and has the following software installed, per the [Compatibility Matrixes for VMware PowerCLI 13.1.0](https://vdc-repo.vmware.com/vmwb-repository/dcr-public/f479301e-3164-47bc-9584-89b84a1bf5ce/c4ea2d2f-bf6d-4c18-bb20-6c4782ac6576/powercli1310-compat-matrix.html) and [Compatibility Matrixes for VMware PowerCLI 13.0.0](https://developer.vmware.com/docs/17472//powercli1300-compat-matrix.html#install-prereq):
- .NET Core 3.1 (which is now [End of Support](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/platform/support/policy/dotnet-core))
- PowerShell Core 7.2 LTS (Automated)
- Python 3.7 (via ["deadsnakes" team](https://launchpad.net/~deadsnakes/+archive/ubuntu/ppa))
- VMware PowerCLI 13.1.0 (for `x64`) or 13.0.0 (for `ARM64`)
**NOTE**:
- Python is configured per requirements outlined in [Install and Configure Python on Linux](https://developer.vmware.com/docs/15315/powercli-user-s-guide/GUID-101A5D2A-6BEB-43B0-8328-3B2F9F80C628.html)
- For `ARM64` (aka Apple Silicone) users, there is a bug in PowerCLI 13.1.0 with ImageBuilder and it will not run so, `ARM64` images contain PowerCLI 13.0.0. VMware states its due to one of their modules not being compiled for ARM and have provided no ETA on when they'll fix it. Until then, I am keeping PowerCLI 13.0.0 for ARM64 images.
## How to Use
### **Requirements**
- Container's non-root user is `coder`
- Container defaults to using user `coder` when ran
- If leveraging Image Builder and/or `mkisofs`, it is assumed and recommended that a volume will be mapped to `/home/coder/files` for sharing files between Host and Container
### **Running Container**
For most use cases where the intent is to only use PowerCLI (without Image Builder):
```shell
docker run -it jmcombs/vmware-powercli
```
If the intent is to use PowerCLI with Image Builder and use `xorriso` to repackage modified Images, a volume will need to be mapped:
```shell
docker run -it --volume=/your/local/filesystem/files:/home/coder/files jmcombs/vmware-powercli
```
If the intent is to use PowerCLI with Image Builder and use `mkisofs` to repackage modified Images, a volume will need to be mapped `mkisofs` requires the container to be ran in Privileged Mode
```shell
docker run -it --privileged --volume=/your/local/filesystem/files:/home/coder/files jmcombs/vmware-powercli
```
## Examples
### Create ESXi Image with Image Builder
The following are instructions for
- Adding VIBs to Image Builder
- Cloning an ESXi Image Profile (Offline Bundle)
- Adding VIBs to Cloned Image
- Exporting to ISO
#### **NOTE:** The example below:
- Has the following VIBs:
- [Community Networking Driver for ESXi](https://flings.vmware.com/community-networking-driver-for-esxi)
- [Synology NFS Plug-in for VMware VAAI](https://kb.synology.com/en-us/DSM/tutorial/How_do_I_install_Synology_NFS_VAAI_Plug_in_on_an_ESXi_host)
- Is using the `VMware-ESXi-7.0U3g-20328353-depot.zip` ESXi Offline Bundle
- Cloned Image Profile is named `ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn`
- Exported ISO file is named `VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0U3g-20328353.x86_64.nuc12-syn.iso`
- Location of files is in `/home/coder/files`
#### **Assumptions:**
- It is assumed the user has access to download software from VMware
#### **Instructions**
1. Add VIBs
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> Get-EsxSoftwarePackage -PackageUrl /home/coder/files/Synology_bootbank_synology-nfs-vaai-plugin_2.0-1109.vib
Name Version Vendor Creation Date
---- ------- ------ -------------
synology-nfs-vaai-plugin 2.0-1109 Synology 10/25/2021 2:34…
PS /home/coder/files> Get-EsxSoftwarePackage -PackageUrl /home/coder/files/VMW_bootbank_net-community_1.2.7.0-1vmw.700.1.0.15843807.vib
Name Version Vendor Creation Date
---- ------- ------ -------------
net-community 1.2.7.0-1vmw.700.1.0.15843807 VMW 3/10/2022 9:21:…
```
2. Confirm VIBs were added
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> Get-EsxSoftwarePackage
Name Version Vendor Creation Date
---- ------- ------ -------------
net-community 1.2.7.0-1vmw.700.1.0.15843807 VMW 3/10/2022 9:21:…
synology-nfs-vaai-plugin 2.0-1109 Synology 10/25/2021 2:34…
```
3. Add ESXi Offline Bundle
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> Add-EsxSoftwareDepot -DepotUrl /home/coder/files/VMware-ESXi-7.0U3g-20328353-depot.zip
Depot Url
---------
zip:/home/coder/files/VMware-ESXi-7.0U3g-20328353-depot.zip?index.xml
```
4. Confirm Offline Bundle was added
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> Get-EsxImageProfile
Name Vendor Last Modified Acceptance Level
---- ------ ------------- ----------------
ESXi-7.0U3g-20328353-no-tools VMware, Inc. 8/23/2022 3:00… PartnerSupported
ESXi-7.0U3g-20328353-standard VMware, Inc. 9/1/2022 12:00… PartnerSupported
```
5. (Optional) List all Software Packages to confirm all packages from Offline Bundle and previously added VIBs are listed
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> Get-EsxSoftwarePackage
Name Version Vendor Creation Date
---- ------- ------ -------------
net-community 1.2.7.0-1vmw.700.1.0.15843807 VMW 3/10/2022 9:21:…
synology-nfs-vaai-plugin 2.0-1109 Synology 10/25/2021 2:34…
< Text omitted for brevity. Should match output in Step 10 >
```
6. Clone ESXi Image Profile (from Step 4)
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> New-EsxImageProfile -Vendor "VMware, Inc." -CloneProfile ESXi-7.0U3g-20328353-standard -Name ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn -AcceptanceLevel PartnerSupported
Name Vendor Last Modified Acceptance Level
---- ------ ------------- ----------------
ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn VMware, Inc. 9/1/2022 12:00… PartnerSupported
```
7. Add VIBs to new ESXi Image Profile
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn -SoftwarePackage synology-nfs-vaai-plugin -Confirm
Name Vendor Last Modified Acceptance Level
---- ------ ------------- ----------------
ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn VMware, Inc. 12/13/2022 9:2… PartnerSupported
PS /home/coder/files> Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn -SoftwarePackage net-community -Confirm
Name Vendor Last Modified Acceptance Level
---- ------ ------------- ----------------
ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn VMware, Inc. 12/13/2022 9:2… PartnerSupported
```
8. Confirm all VIBs are in Cloned ESXi Image Profile
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> (Get-EsxImageProfile -Name ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn).VibList
Name Version Vendor Creation Date
---- ------- ------ -------------
net-community 1.2.7.0-1vmw.700.1.0.15843807 VMW 3/10/2022 9:21:…
mtip32xx-native 3.9.8-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
iser 1.1.0.1-1vmw.703.0.50.20036589 VMW 6/30/2022 2:35:…
cpu-microcode 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:02:…
esx-base 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:02:…
elx-esx-libelxima.so 12.0.1200.0-4vmw.703.0.20.191… VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
nmlx4-en 3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
qfle3i 1.0.15.0-15vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
lsi-mr3 7.718.02.00-1vmw.703.0.20.191… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
pvscsi 0.1-4vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
qflge 1.1.0.11-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
lsuv2-oem-lenovo-plugin 1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
esx-update 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:02:…
nmlx5-core 4.19.16.11-1vmw.703.0.20.1919… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
vdfs 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:03:…
vsanhealth 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:03:…
nhpsa 70.0051.0.100-4vmw.703.0.20.1… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
crx 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:03:…
lsi-msgpt35 19.00.02.00-1vmw.703.0.20.191… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
esxio-combiner 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:03:…
vmware-esx-esxcli-nvme-… 1.2.0.44-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
bnxtnet 216.0.50.0-44vmw.703.0.50.200… VMW 6/30/2022 2:35:…
esx-dvfilter-generic-fa… 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:02:…
esx-xserver 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:02:…
nmlx4-rdma 3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
synology-nfs-vaai-plugin 2.0-1109 Synology 10/25/2021 2:34…
nvmxnet3 2.0.0.30-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
irdman 1.3.1.22-1vmw.703.0.50.200365… VMW 6/30/2022 2:35:…
lsuv2-intelv2-nvme-vmd-… 2.7.2173-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
nmlx4-core 3.19.16.8-2vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
iavmd 2.7.0.1157-2vmw.703.0.20.1919… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
rste 2.0.2.0088-7vmw.703.0.20.1919… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
lsuv2-nvme-pcie-plugin 1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
elxnet 12.0.1250.0-5vmw.703.0.20.191… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
trx 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:03:…
nvmerdma 1.0.3.5-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
nvmetcp 1.0.0.1-1vmw.703.0.35.19482537 VMW 3/11/2022 2:12:…
vsan 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:03:…
bmcal 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:03:…
lsuv2-lsiv2-drivers-plu… 1.0.0-12vmw.703.0.50.20036589 VMware 6/30/2022 2:36:…
gc 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:02:…
qcnic 1.0.15.0-14vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
elxiscsi 12.0.1200.0-9vmw.703.0.20.191… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
igbn 1.4.11.2-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
sfvmk 2.4.0.2010-6vmw.703.0.20.1919… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
bnxtroce 216.0.58.0-23vmw.703.0.50.200… VMW 6/30/2022 2:35:…
nvme-pcie 1.2.3.16-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
vmkfcoe 1.0.0.2-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
ixgben 1.7.1.35-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
ionic-en 16.0.0-16vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
lpfc 14.0.169.26-5vmw.703.0.50.200… VMW 6/30/2022 2:35:…
icen 1.4.1.20-1vmw.703.0.50.200365… VMW 6/30/2022 2:35:…
lsi-msgpt3 17.00.12.00-1vmw.703.0.20.191… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
atlantic 1.0.3.0-8vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
lsuv2-smartpqiv2-plugin 1.0.0-8vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
nvmxnet3-ens 2.0.0.22-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
qfle3f 1.0.51.0-22vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
ntg3 4.1.7.0-0vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
ne1000 0.9.0-1vmw.703.0.50.20036589 VMW 6/30/2022 2:35:…
vmw-ahci 2.0.11-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
brcmfcoe 12.0.1500.2-3vmw.703.0.20.191… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
qlnativefc 4.1.14.0-26vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMware 1/11/2022 11:21…
loadesx 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:02:…
qedentv 3.40.5.53-22vmw.703.0.20.1919… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
qfle3 1.0.67.0-22vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
lsuv2-oem-dell-plugin 1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
smartpqi 70.4149.0.5000-1vmw.703.0.20.… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
native-misc-drivers 7.0.3-0.55.20328353 VMware 8/23/2022 2:02:…
vmkusb 0.1-7vmw.703.0.50.20036589 VMW 6/30/2022 2:35:…
lpnic 11.4.62.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
vmkata 0.1-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
qedrntv 3.40.5.53-18vmw.703.0.20.1919… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
nfnic 4.0.0.70-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
i40en 1.11.1.31-1vmw.703.0.20.19193… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
lsi-msgpt2 20.00.06.00-4vmw.703.0.20.191… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
tools-light 12.0.0.19345655-20036586 VMware 6/30/2022 1:04:…
esx-ui 1.43.8-19798623 VMware 5/13/2022 11:32…
nenic 1.0.33.0-1vmw.703.0.20.191939… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
lsuv2-hpv2-hpsa-plugin 1.0.0-3vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
lsuv2-oem-hp-plugin 1.0.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900 VMware 1/11/2022 11:22…
nmlx5-rdma 4.19.16.11-1vmw.703.0.20.1919… VMW 1/11/2022 11:21…
```
9. Export Cloned ESXi Image Profile to ISO
```powershell
PS /home/coder/files> Export-EsxImageProfile -ImageProfile ESXi-7.0U3g-nuc12-syn -ExportToIso -FilePath /home/coder/files/VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0U3g-20328353.x86_64.nuc12-syn.iso -NoSignatureCheck
```
10. Happy ESXi Installing!
### Modify & Repackage ESXi ISO with `xorriso`
The following are instructions for
- This is the recommended approach
- Mounting an ESXi ISO image
- Copying ESXi ISO image to a temporary location (for modification) & Repackaging using `xorriso`
#### **NOTE:** The example below:
- Is using an ESXi `7.0U3g` ISO image created with Image Builder which includes [Community Networking Driver for ESXi](https://flings.vmware.com/community-networking-driver-for-esxi) and [Synology NFS Plug-in for VMware VAAI](https://kb.synology.com/en-us/DSM/tutorial/How_do_I_install_Synology_NFS_VAAI_Plug_in_on_an_ESXi_host) VIBs
- Image Builder ISO file is named `VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0U3g-20328353.x86_64.nuc12-syn.iso`
- Repackaged ISO file is named `custom_esxi.iso`
- Location of files is in `/home/coder/files`
#### **Assumptions:**
- It is assumed the user knows how to modify an ESXi Image (adding Kickstart scripts, modifying `boot.cfg`, creating Boot Menus, etc.) and, as such, are not demonstrated below
#### **Instructions**
1. Verify ISO Information
```shell
isoinfo -d -i ./VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0U3g-20328353.x86_64.nuc12-syn.iso
CD-ROM is in ISO 9660 format
System id:
Volume id: ESXI-7.0U3G-NUC12-SYN
Volume set id:
Publisher id:
Data preparer id:
Application id: ESXIMAGE
Copyright File id:
Abstract File id:
Bibliographic File id:
Volume set size is: 1
Volume set sequence number is: 1
Logical block size is: 2048
Volume size is: 196201
El Torito VD version 1 found, boot catalog is in sector 1419
NO Joliet present
NO Rock Ridge present
Eltorito validation header:
Hid 1
Arch 0 (x86)
ID ''
Key 55 AA
Eltorito defaultboot header:
Bootid 88 (bootable)
Boot media 0 (No Emulation Boot)
Load segment 0
Sys type 0
Nsect 4
Bootoff 4699 18073
```
2. Create temporary folder for ESXi Installer (for modifications to boot commands, adding kickstart scripts, adding boot loader menus, etc)
```shell
mkdir /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom/
```
3. Extract ESXi installer files from mounted ISO to temporary folder and change permissions (to enable editing):
```shell
osirrox -indev ./VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0U3l-21424296.x86_64.nuc-syn.iso -extract / ./custom_esxi_cdrom/
chmod -R u+w /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom
```
4. Make changes to ESXi Installer
5. Create new ESXi Installer ISO
```shell
cd /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom
xorriso -as mkisofs -relaxed-filenames -joliet-long --norock -appid ESXIMAGE -volid ESXI70U3G_NUC12-SYN -output /home/coder/files/custom_esxi.iso -eltorito-boot ISOLINUX.BIN -eltorito-catalog BOOT.CAT -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -boot-info-table -eltorito-alt-boot -eltorito-platform 0xEF -e EFIBOOT.IMG -no-emul-boot /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom
```
**NOTE:** `--norock` is for ESXi Images only
8. Happy ESXi Installing!
### Modify & Repackage ESXi ISO with `mkisofs`
The following are instructions for
- Mounting an ESXi ISO image
- Copying ESXi ISO image to a temporary location (for modification)
- Repackaging using `mkisofs`
#### **NOTE:** The example below:
- Is using an ESXi `7.0U3g` ISO image created with Image Builder which includes [Community Networking Driver for ESXi](https://flings.vmware.com/community-networking-driver-for-esxi) and [Synology NFS Plug-in for VMware VAAI](https://kb.synology.com/en-us/DSM/tutorial/How_do_I_install_Synology_NFS_VAAI_Plug_in_on_an_ESXi_host) VIBs
- Image Builder ISO file is named `VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0U3g-20328353.x86_64.nuc12-syn.iso`
- Repackaged ISO file is named `custom_esxi.iso`
- Location of files is in `/home/coder/files`
#### **Assumptions:**
- It is assumed the user knows how to modify an ESXi Image (adding Kickstart scripts, modifying `boot.cfg`, creating Boot Menus, etc.) and, as such, are not demonstrated below
#### **Instructions**
1. Verify ISO Information
```shell
isoinfo -d -i ./VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0U3g-20328353.x86_64.nuc12-syn.iso
CD-ROM is in ISO 9660 format
System id:
Volume id: ESXI-7.0U3G-NUC12-SYN
Volume set id:
Publisher id:
Data preparer id:
Application id: ESXIMAGE
Copyright File id:
Abstract File id:
Bibliographic File id:
Volume set size is: 1
Volume set sequence number is: 1
Logical block size is: 2048
Volume size is: 196201
El Torito VD version 1 found, boot catalog is in sector 1419
NO Joliet present
NO Rock Ridge present
Eltorito validation header:
Hid 1
Arch 0 (x86)
ID ''
Key 55 AA
Eltorito defaultboot header:
Bootid 88 (bootable)
Boot media 0 (No Emulation Boot)
Load segment 0
Sys type 0
Nsect 4
Bootoff 4699 18073
```
2. Create temporary folder for and mount ESXi Installer ISO Image
```shell
sudo mkdir /mnt/esxi_cdrom
sudo mount -o loop /home/coder/files/VMware-VMvisor-Installer-7.0U3g-20328353.x86_64.nuc12-syn.iso /mnt/esxi_cdrom
mount: /mnt/esxi_cdrom: WARNING: device write-protected, mounted read-only.
```
3. Create temporary folder for ESXi Installer (for modifications to boot commands, adding kickstart scripts, adding boot loader menus, etc)
```shell
sudo mkdir /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom/
```
4. Copy ESXi installer files from mounted ISO to temporary folder and change permissions (to enable editing)
```shell
cp -r /mnt/esxi_cdrom/* /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom/
chmod -R u+w /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom
```
5. Unmount ESXi Installer ISO and remove temporary mountpoint
```shell
sudo umount /mnt/esxi_cdrom/
sudo rmdir /mnt/esxi_cdrom/
```
6. Make changes to ESXi Installer
7. Create new ESXi Installer ISO
```shell
cd /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom
mkisofs -relaxed-filenames -J -R -A ESXIMAGE -V ESXI70U3G_NUC12-SYN -o /home/coder/files/custom_esxi.iso -b isolinux.bin -c boot.cat -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -boot-info-table -eltorito-alt-boot -eltorito-platform -e efiboot.img -no-emul-boot /home/coder/files/custom_esxi_cdrom
```
8. Happy ESXi Installing!