Vcenter License Key Command Line ((free)) Official

Ditching the GUI: Mastering vCenter Licensing via Command Line

(Not directly useful – prefer PowerCLI) vcenter license key command line

Adding a License Key

• Command: Set-License
• Syntax:

  Set-License -LicenseKey "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX"
  

• Review: The command is intuitive. It immediately adds the key to the license inventory but does not assign it. This distinction is crucial.

• Use Case: Excellent for proactive monitoring and audit scripts.

Summary Table of Commands

| Task | Command | |------|---------| | List all licenses | vcenter.license.list | | Add new key | vcenter.license.add --key <KEY> | | Assign to asset | vcenter.license.assign --license <KEY> --asset-type Host | | Replace license | vcenter.license.replace --license <OLD> --new-license <NEW> | | Unassign | vcenter.license.unassign --asset <TYPE> --asset-id <ID> | | Remove key | vcenter.license.remove --key <KEY> | Ditching the GUI: Mastering vCenter Licensing via Command

Tool #3: vSphere CLI (vCLI) – vicfg Commands

vCLI is the classic command-line suite. Install it on a jump box, then use vicfg-cfgbackup not for licensing directly, but the vmware-cmd equivalents. However, for licensing, the nested license commands are better. Review: The command is intuitive

is where the real power lies for automation, troubleshooting, and "headless" configurations. The Power of the Prompt

This displays the current edition, key, and expiration date. Important Notes

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