Once the key is in the inventory, you can assign it to the vCenter instance itself using the LicenseAssignmentManager . How to Manage vCenter and ESXi License Keys via PowerCLI
# 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. vcenter license key command line
To add a new key to your vCenter Server’s central repository, use the following snippet to access the LicenseManager : powershell Once the key is in the inventory, you
