Any host added to the data center will now automatically receive this license.
# 1. Store the vCenter Server asset object in a variable $vCenter = Get-Inventory -Name "vcenter.yourdomain.local" -LocationType Datacenter # 2. Store the license object in a variable (replace with your actual key) $License = Get-License -Key "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" # 3. Set the license for the vCenter Server Set-LicenseAssignment -Entity $vCenter -License $License Use code with caution. 2. Managing ESXi Licensing via the ESXi Command Line vcenter license key command line
Managing licenses via the command line provides several technical advantages over the GUI: Any host added to the data center will
Get-VCLicense -Status
Managing vCenter license keys via the command line is a critical skill for administrators looking to automate deployments or maintain environments without relying on the vSphere Client. While VMware (now Broadcom) primarily emphasizes the GUI for licensing, you can perform these tasks efficiently using or by interacting with the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) API . Managing Licenses with PowerCLI Store the license object in a variable (replace
If your vCenter license is expired and the web client is inaccessible, you can use the Managed Object Browser (MOB) Navigate to