What is the of your vSphere 8 setup? (Home lab, production, or testing?)
Every installation of VMware vSphere ESXi 8 and vCenter Server 8 starts with a built-in 60-day evaluation period.
You do not need to risk your infrastructure's security or violate the law to experience or learn vSphere 8. VMware provides several legitimate, free, or low-cost pathways for testing and educational purposes. 1. The 60-Day Evaluation Period
The only legitimate and safe way to get a free license for vSphere is through Broadcom itself. After a period of uncertainty following the acquisition by Broadcom, the company reinstated a free version of ESXi starting with version 8.0 Update 3e, specifically for home labs and testing environments. This is an "entry-level hypervisor" that you can download free of charge from the Broadcom Support portal.