Vcenter License Key Command Line [ 2K ]

Report: Managing vCenter Server License Keys via Command Line

1. Objective

This report outlines the methods and commands required to manage VMware vCenter Server license keys using command-line interfaces (CLI), specifically SSH (Bash) and vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) / PowerCLI. The goal is to provide administrators with an efficient, scriptable alternative to the vSphere Client GUI.

$lam = Get-View $lm.LicenseAssignmentManager $vCenterUuid = (Get-View $si.Content.About).InstanceUuid $lam.UpdateAssignedLicense($vCenterUuid, "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard thecloudxpert.net 2. Using ESXi Shell ( standalone ESXi hosts (not yet managed by vCenter), you can use the local shell. View License vim-cmd vimsvc/license --show Set License vim-cmd vimsvc/license --set=YOUR-KEY-HERE Broadcom Community 3. Emergency Recovery via MOB vcenter license key command line

To view current license details, such as expiration dates and CPU usage, you can use the following commands: View Host Keys: Get-VMHost | Select Name, LicenseKey. Report: Managing vCenter Server License Keys via Command

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios with Command Line

Error: “License Key is not valid for this product”

• Fix: Ensure you are using the correct license edition. An ESXi license cannot license a vCenter Server. Use Get-VMLicense -Key "..." to verify the product type.

List license details via vCLI:

Note: If successful, the command returns the new license type (e.g., "vSphere 7 Enterprise Plus"). Fix : Ensure you are using the correct license edition

1. Viewing Licenses via vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) Shell