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Because vCenter stores its configuration in a PostgreSQL database, you can query the assigned license directly if the services are down:

If you are using the vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) and cannot access PowerCLI, you can use the command line directly on the appliance. A. Accessing the vCSA SSH into the vCenter appliance as root. B. Viewing vCenter License via CLI To list the current licenses using the shell: /usr/lib/vmware-vpxd/scripts/vpxd-license.sh -l Use code with caution. C. Assigning/Updating License via CLI Use the vpxd-license.sh script to set a new license key:

Any host added to the data center will now automatically receive this license.

This provides details such as the , EditionKey , Name , and Total capacity. Summary Table: Key License Management Commands VCenter assign license key - Powershell script | PowerCLI vcenter license key command line

Essential when the vSphere Client is slow, unresponsive, or experiencing authentication issues. Prerequisites

# Via VCSA CLI /usr/lib/vmware-vpx/vpxd/perl/cli/bin/license_list

$newKey = "NEWXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" $oldKey = "OLDXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" New-VMLicense -LicenseKey $newKey Set-VCenter -LicenseKey $newKey Remove-VMLicense -LicenseKey $oldKey -Confirm:$false Because vCenter stores its configuration in a PostgreSQL

If you need to license simultaneously through this command line workflow. If you plan to embed this into a CI/CD deployment pipeline . Share public link

This comprehensive guide covers every key scenario you'll encounter, from adding and assigning license keys to diagnosing issues and performing large-scale deployments.

To verify the features enabled by a specific license key or to check its expiration date, query that specific key: Assigning/Updating License via CLI Use the vpxd-license

The evaluation mode gives you full access to all features of vSphere Enterprise Plus for 60 days. When you're ready to switch from evaluation to a permanent license:

To assign a specific license key to the connected vCenter Server instance, execute the following script block: powershell