To add a new key to your vCenter Server’s central repository, use the following snippet to access the LicenseManager : powershell
: 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 vcenter license key command line
# 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. To add a new key to your vCenter
PowerCLI is the most powerful tool for CLI-based license management. It allows you to add keys to the vCenter inventory and then assign them to specific assets like the vCenter Server itself or ESXi hosts. 1. Adding a License Key to the Inventory Assigning the Key to vCenter Server # Connect