licenseshare -add -license <license_key> -server <vcenter_server> -username <your_username> -password <your_password> Replace <license_key> with your actual license key. To remove a license key:
licenseshare -compliance -server <vcenter_server> -username <your_username> -password <your_password> vcenter license key command line
$licenseKey = "<license_key>" $licenseManager = Get-LicenseManager However, direct assignment via licenseshare is limited, and
The licenseshare command within the vSphere CLI is primarily used for managing licenses. Here are some common operations you can perform: To list all licenses currently in use or available: You can use PowerCLI for a wide range
licenseshare -remove -license <license_key> -server <vcenter_server> -username <your_username> -password <your_password> You can assign a license to a specific resource, such as a host or a datastore, by first obtaining the MoRef (Managed Object Reference) of the resource and then using it with the licenseshare command. However, direct assignment via licenseshare is limited, and typically, you'd manage associations through the Web Client for more granular control. 5. Checking License Compliance To check license compliance and usage:
VMware PowerCLI is a powerful toolset that provides cmdlets for managing VMware products, including vCenter. You can use PowerCLI for a wide range of tasks, including license management. Connect-VIServer -Server <vcenter_server> -Username <your_username> -Password <your_password>
licenseshare -list -server <vcenter_server> -username <your_username> -password <your_password> Replace <vcenter_server> , <your_username> , and <your_password> with your actual vCenter server details. To add a new license key: