Line [extra Quality] — Vcenter License Key Command
Managing vCenter Server licenses through the Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a critical skill for administrators handling automated deployments or headless environments like vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA). While the GUI is intuitive, the CLI offers speed and repeatability. Understanding the
For automation, the community.vmware.vcenter_license module allows you to add or remove keys. vcenter license key command line
- Audit before removing: Always export your current inventory before changing licenses.
vim-cmd vimsvc/license --set "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Audit before removing : Always export your current
$si = Get-View ServiceInstance $lm = Get-View $si.Content.LicenseManager $lm.AddLicense( "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Assign/Update vCenter License UpdateAssignedLicense method to apply a key to the vCenter instance itself. powershell vcenter license key command line
If your ESXi host evaluation has expired and vCenter won't start, use this on the ESXi host SSH:
Get License: To retrieve information about your licenses:
