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Running ESXi 5.5 today is like using Windows XP on a modern network. It is filled with unpatched security vulnerabilities that sophisticated malware and hackers actively exploit. One comment on a GitHub thread sums it up perfectly: "I would not run that unless I'm an isolated / airgapped homelab. There is going to be a lot of security vulnerabilities that are unpatched and likely discovered for exploitation in the wild!" . esxi 55 license key github better
It is completely free, supports KVM virtualization and LXC containers, features a robust web interface, and has an active global community. It runs perfectly on older hardware where ESXi 5.5 used to thrive. This public link is valid for 7 days
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What (brand and model) are you currently running?