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for older versions to see license keys, editions, and expiration dates. Check Status Get-VCLicense -Status provides details on licensed and used CPUs. List Host Keys Get-VMHost | Select Name, LicenseKey to see keys assigned to individual ESXi hosts. Automation : Experts like William Lam

$licenseMgr = Get-View (Get-View ServiceInstance).Content.LicenseManager # Add the license key $licenseMgr.AddLicense( "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard TheCloudXpert To Assign the License to the vCenter Server: powershell

command is the classic "handshake" that validates your hardware. vCenter Integration:

works on both, the licensing structures differ. Ensure your key is specifically for vCenter Server and not an ESXi host key. Persistence: Changes made via are immediate and persistent across reboots.

Always ensure your license keys are stored securely. Do not store scripts containing plain-text license keys in public repositories. Use VMware's official licensing portal to verify entitlement.

. Standard SSH commands within the vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) shell are generally not used for license assignment, as licensing is an application-level service. 1. Using PowerCLI (Recommended)