Vcenter License Key Command Line

Using vSphere CLI (vicli)

If hosts are managed by vCenter, use Set-VMHost :

vcenter.system.info

$assignmentMgr = Get-View $licenseMgr.LicenseAssignmentManager $assignmentMgr.UpdateAssignedLicense($si.Content.About.InstanceUuid, $licenseKey, $null) Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard vcenter license key command line

For vCenter appliance licensing:

vicli -s <vcenter-server> -u <username> -p <password>

  • Connect-VIServer vcenter.example.com
New-VMwareLicense -Key "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX"
    1. Enable SSH in vCenter appliance settings.
    2. SSH to the VCSA.
    3. Switch to the appliance shell (if you are in the restricted shell, type shell).

    $LicenseAssignmentManager = Get-View $LicenseManager.LicenseAssignmentManager $LicenseAssignmentManager.UpdateAssignedLicense($vCenter.InstanceUuid, $LicenseKey, $null) Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Using vSphere CLI (vicli) If hosts are managed