# VMware ESXi 8.x / vCenter 8.x: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 1 judge labels across 1 categories by 1 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/vmware-esxi-8-x-vcenter-8-x/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server virtualization platforms | 0% | 62 | 100% | 1 |

## And against it

- "While not yet EOL, be aware that ESXi 9.0 is deprecated older hardware components" (MiniMax M2.5, Server virtualization)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.