# VMware ESXi (Broadcom)
> VMware ESXi is an enterprise-class, type-1 hypervisor developed by VMware (now a division of Broadcom) for deploying and serving virtual computers. It installs directly onto physical servers, allowing for the partitioning of hardware into multiple virtual machines with dedicated resources.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/vmware-esxi-broadcom
- Slug: vmware-esxi-broadcom
- BAI Score: 92/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Software
- Last Analyzed: May 7, 2026