For users looking to run a free, standalone host:
Click , paste your 25-digit key, and click Check License to validate. Click Assign License again to finalize the process. Via vSphere Client (Centralized Management) Use this method if your host is managed by vCenter Server. Log in to the vCenter Server using the vSphere Client. Navigate to Administration > Licensing > Licenses . vmware esxi license key
Managing VMware ESXi license keys involves obtaining a valid key and then assigning it to your host using the vSphere Client or the VMware Host Client. Since Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the process for obtaining free licenses has shifted to the Broadcom Support Portal. 1. Obtain a License Key For users looking to run a free, standalone