You can no longer find your keys on the old MyVMware portal. Instead, you must log in to the Broadcom Support Dashboard: Go to My Entitlements . Select your Site Name/Number .
Once you have your 25-character alphanumeric key, follow these steps in the vSphere Web Client: Navigate to Administration > Licensing > Licenses . Click the Assets tab and select vCenter Server Systems .
VMware offers several types of licenses for vCenter 6.5, including: vcenter 6.5 license key
A vCenter Server license key only covers the management server instance itself. It does not extend licensing to the ESXi hosts underneath it. Those hosts require their own individual vSphere processor licenses.
Click , paste your key, and provide a label (e.g., "vCenter 6.5 Standard"). You can no longer find your keys on the old MyVMware portal
Deploying and maintaining this environment requires a solid understanding of how a functions, how it is structured across different editions, and how to successfully apply it within your infrastructure. 1. How vCenter Server 6.5 Licensing Works
You must assign a single, valid license key to each active deployment of a vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) or Windows-based vCenter Server. Once you have your 25-character alphanumeric key, follow
Navigate to the tab and click the License Badge icon next to the vCenter product line to reveal your key.
The vCenter 6.5 license key unlocks the following features and benefits:
Because VMware vSphere 6.5 has reached its and End of Technical Guidance , obtaining new license keys directly through traditional sales is no longer possible.
Before obtaining a vCenter 6.5 license key, ensure that your environment meets the following requirements: