VMware Nested Virtualization

Source: https://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-8970

ESXi 5.1, 5.5, 6.0

Virtualized HV is fully supported for virtual hardware version 9 or 10 VMs on hosts that support Intel VT-x and EPT or AMD-V and RVI. To enable virtualized HV, use the web client and navigate to the processor settings screen. Check the box next to “Expose hardware-assisted virtualization to the guest operating system.” This setting is not available under the traditional C# client.

Workstation 10, 11, 12

Virtualized HV is fully supported for virtual hardware version 9 or later VMs on hosts that support Intel VT-x and EPT or AMD-V and RVI. To enable virtualized HV, select VM->Settings and navigate to the processor settings screen. Check the box next to “Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI.”