Vcenter License Key Command: Line Best

This method is advanced and modifies the underlying database.

$licenseKey = "xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx" $licenseManager = Get-LicenseManager $assignment = $licenseManager.AssignLicense($licenseKey) vcenter license key command line

This returns Key , Name (e.g., vSphere 7 Enterprise Plus), and Total (number of available CPU licenses). This method is advanced and modifies the underlying database

Or use the newer vmafd library:

If you are logged into a standalone ESXi host via SSH, you can view or apply licenses using the vim-cmd utility. : vim-cmd vimsvc/license --show Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Apply License : vSphere 7 Enterprise Plus)