If your ESXi host lacks internet access, you are already doing this correctly. Ensure all dependencies are in the same directory.
After upload, SSH into your ESXi host and check the checksum (if provided by the vendor):
cd /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/
sha256sum vmxbundle-171r18.tgz
Compare the output with the vendor’s signature. If it doesn't match, delete the file immediately. install download vmxbundle 171r18tgz
You need to extract the contents of the .tgz file. You can do this using the tar command with the -xvf options:
tar -xvf vmxbundle-171r18.tgz
This command will extract the contents of the archive to the current directory. If your ESXi host lacks internet access, you
sha256sum /tmp/vmxbundle_171r18.tgz
Compare the output against the provided checksum.
tail -f /var/log/esxupdate.log
tail -f /var/log/vmkernel.log
Before downloading or installing, you must decode the naming pattern. Compare the output with the vendor’s signature
Important warning: This exact bundle is not listed in the official VMware patch portal (https://my.vmware.com). It may be:
Proceed with caution: Only download such a bundle from a trusted internal source or official vendor portal. Do not fetch random .tgz files from untrusted websites.