VMware vSphere Hypervisor 8 - License key

[Srinispree]

I've recently downloaded and installed VMware vSphere Hypervisor 8. I didn't save the license key. I have to provide the license key before 60 days. How to retrieve the license key? Please help me... 

[Maks Roshchyna]

For the trial period, you don't need to provide a key. 
You need Keys only for vCenter and for ESXi Hosts when you are considering them longer period. 

 

 

[Srinispree]

I have downloaded and installed VMvisor 8.0 (x86 64-bit). The trial version shows 'You are currently using ESXI in evaluation mode. The license will expire in 53 day'. 

I haven't saved the license key generated during the installation. How to find my license key? Please suggest me a way out it. 

[muakhtar]

You don't need a trial license key for the evaluation period.

If you need to extend the trial period then you need to purchase the key from the local distibutor

[Srinispree]

 I have downloaded the FREE VERSION of VMware vSphere Hypervisor 8. I didn't save the license key generated at the time of downloading. Within 60 days (Evaluation period) I have to provide the key. Please suggest a solution. 

[E_Espinel]

Hello
Free license key generation for versions 7 and 8 is now available.

https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi7

https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi8

 

 

[Srinispree]

Thanks a lot Sir! Now the license is available. in the link given by you. We have enabled the license. Thanks again Sir!

[digcao]

Hi, can i user VMware vSphere Hypervisor 8 License  FREE for commercial USE?

[ZeroEnna]

Wait.... does that mean for testing and homelab-purposes, VMWare provides keys with no expiration date (albeit with limited functions)?
That is amazing, thank you very much!

[MrOskar]

Worked for me, thanks. (Home-use) - ESXI 8

[anfo86]

Hi,
I have registered for ESXi 8 and I have got 60 days evaluation. But I have not received any license key?

Br Andréas

[a_p_]

The key for the free Hypervisor shows up on the registration page once logged on.
Please see e_espinel's reply.

André

[pentium4forever]

How can i get license key for the free version of esxi 8? i've been looking at the forums here in depth. I tried vsphere 8 trial i see no place for a license key though for the free version! Help!  

[a_p_]

I'm afraid that it's too late, and VMware's new owner does not offer a free license anymore.
At least the registration/download links do not work anymore.

André

[Mark Edwards]

Free ESXi is officially no longer available - See https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2107518