vicli -server Your_vCenter_Server -username Your_User -password Your_Password
This method is more complex but ideal for automation in Linux-based environments.
: Lists the specific features enabled by the active license (e.g., vSphere Enterprise vs. Standard). vcenter license key command line
: You can script the retrieval of license keys from multiple vCenter instances simultaneously to create an environment-wide audit report.
While PowerCLI is more versatile and widely used, the vCLI also offers functionalities for managing licenses, albeit with a different set of commands: : You can script the retrieval of license
Get-VMLicense
$license = Add-VcenterLicense -Key "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" Understanding the
Managing vCenter Server licenses through the Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a critical skill for administrators handling automated deployments or headless environments like vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA). While the GUI is intuitive, the CLI offers speed and repeatability. Understanding the