Vcenter License Key Command Line [ Best Pick ]

To add a new key to your vCenter Server’s central repository, use the following snippet to access the LicenseManager : powershell

# Connect to your vCenter Connect-VIServer -Server "://example.com" -User "Administrator@vsphere.local" -Password "YourPassword" # Access the License Manager $vCenter = Get-VIServer -Server "://example.com" $licenseManager = Get-View $vCenter.ExtensionData.Content.LicenseManager # Add the new license key $licenseManager.AddLicense("XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX", "Optional Label") Use code with caution. vcenter license key command line

: Using AddLicense only puts the key in the "Available" pool. You must still assign it to an asset to activate it. 2. Assigning the Key to vCenter Server To add a new key to your vCenter