Vcenter License Key Command Line ((top)) Direct

While adding or updating a license key on an ESXi host does not interrupt running VMs, ensure that standard operational procedures are followed.

vcenter.license.unassign --asset Host --asset-id <Host_UUID>

While vCenter management is primarily handled through the , you can view and manage license keys using the command line through VMware PowerCLI . There isn't a direct "native" Linux shell command on the vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) itself to just output license keys; instead, you interact with the vCenter API via PowerShell. vCenter License Management via PowerCLI vcenter license key command line

: Specifically shows the license status, such as the number of licensed CPUs versus used CPUs .

For automation, the community.vmware.vcenter_license module allows you to add or remove keys. While adding or updating a license key on

Get-VMHost -Name "esxi01.domain.com" | Set-VMHost -LicenseKey "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX"

When the vCenter Server is down, or you are locked out due to an expired evaluation license, you can manage licenses directly from the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) Linux shell using the vim-cmd utility or custom appliance scripts. Step 1: Enable and Connect to SSH vCenter License Management via PowerCLI : Specifically shows

vcenter.license.list

The vim-cmd utility is an and does not exist inside the vCenter Server Appliance shell. If you need to license individual ESXi hosts directly from their respective command lines (without vCenter), use the following syntax on the specific host: 1. View current host license: vim-cmd vimsvc/license --show Use code with caution. 2. Assign a new host license key:

To see the active license assigned to the vCenter Server instance: powershell