Brand new to this so, in an attempt to learn VMware virtualization and other technologies I'm trying to build a home lab. Google got me past ignoreHeadless but I'm stuck with a grey screen informing me that I have a network adapter problem. I believe it's related to not having the correct driver.
Obviously I'm new new and my verbiage may be incorrect and yes I understand the a NUC is not "supported". I've heard that the true path to learning is being able to teach others. Here is your chance!
Most likely, you will have to create a custom image with the NUC NIC driver. Check if the below links are of any use -
https://www.virtuallyghetto.com/2017/02/update-on-intel-nuc-7th-gen-kaby-lake-esxi-6-x.html
https://www.virten.net/2017/03/vmware-homeserver-esxi-on-7th-gen-intel-nuc-kaby-lake/
https://www.virten.net/2013/09/esxi-5-x-installation-on-intel-nuc-fails-with-no-network-adapters/
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Cheers,
Supreet
You can't skip NIC undetected in installation, itwon't allow installation to proceed unless NIC is detected. Create custom ISO as mentioned above.