esxcli software license list
PowerCLI is the preferred method for automated license reporting across an entire vCenter environment.
curl -k -s -X POST https://localhost/api/vcenter/vsm/licenses \ -H "vmware-api-session-id: $AUTH_TOKEN" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '"license_key": "AAAAA-BBBBB-CCCCC-DDDDD-EEEEE"' Use code with caution. Method 3: The Advanced VCSA Python CLI Hook
/opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -d VCDB vcenter license key command line
. By mastering license management via the command line, you ensure that: Deployments are repeatable: No more manual entry errors. Audits are instant:
This links the previously added key to the specific vCenter instance. powershell Get-VCLicense Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
Once the license is in your inventory, you can apply it to your vCenter Server asset. You can retrieve the vCenter asset and assign the license with a few quick steps: powershell esxcli software license list PowerCLI is the preferred
After adding a license to the inventory, you can assign it to one or more hosts using PowerCLI.
For automatically licensing new hosts added to a specific data center or cluster (a must for vSphere Auto Deploy environments):
Open your terminal or PuTTY and log into your vCenter Server: ssh root@vcenter-ip-or-fqdn Use code with caution. Step 2: Access the BASH Shell By mastering license management via the command line,
$licenseDataManager.UpdateAssociatedLicenseData($hostContainer.Uid, $licenseData)
Alternatively, you can view the specific license assigned to the vCenter Server entity itself: powershell
For individual hosts, the Set-VMHost cmdlet is the most straightforward method:
On the vCenter Server Appliance, license configuration caches are stored within the internal PostgreSQL inventory database. Do not attempt to manually edit the database files to change licenses, as this can cause inventory corruption; always stick to the official vim-cmd or PowerCLI API methods outlined above.