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Reset VMware ESXi Trial License Period
Reset VMware ESXi Trial License Period
Reset VMware ESXi Trial License Period
I followed this procedure and the vmware.lic file never re-created on ESXi 5.1 I m
at a lose now because now vSphere Client says
License Period Expired. However the VMs are still running and accessible but I m a
fraid to reboot the host.
Also one minor point for 5.1 there is now in front of restart It s just services.sh
restart.
Does it matter that I did this from the SSH terminal rather than the console usi
ng F1? Please help
DuH . should have read further down for 5.1 swap services.sh for reboot exit
Thanks all..
----------If the server is managed by vCenter, discconnect it before the remove/restart an
d connect it afterwards.
That will retain all the VMID whereas a Delete/Add assigns all new.
----------I had to make these changes to your commands
Login as root
cd /etc/vmware
rm -r vmware.lic
rm -r license.cfg
services.sh restart
outcome was great, thanks!!!
----------With 5.1 I did the following:
Login as root
cd /etc/vmware
rm -r vmware.lic
rm -r license.cfg
reboot