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vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

dball05

dball05Nov 01, 2022 06:22 PM

  • 1.  vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Oct 30, 2022 12:34 AM

    I am trying to get my license key for the free version of vSphere 8

    I am aware of the message on top of the page:

    Known issue alert: License generation for VMware vSphere Hypervisor 8 (free edition) - When registering to download the vSphere Hypervisor 8 package you may get the following error for its license information: "Unable to process your request. Please try again later". VMware is aware of this issue and is working to get it resolved as soon as possible. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

    ..but:

    Firstly, I don't know how long has this been a problem and what happens when my trial expires. I have moved several of my projects onto the new machine, hoping this will be resolved in couple of days. It has been weeks now and I have no idea when to expect any help.

    It seems very difficult to get any info on this. I have used 6.7 and 7 and never needed any support, but this time I'm just baffled what the issue might be, I would think that vSphere licensing is not something that just breaks... I mean, it's been around a while...

     

    Many thanks for any info on this in advance...



  • 2.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Oct 31, 2022 05:28 PM

    I've got nothing to add, just saying that I'm having the same problem. Would be nice if vmware would be able to give us some sort of update on this.



  • 3.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 01, 2022 06:22 PM

    Same issue here. Anything VMWare?



  • 4.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 04, 2022 01:09 AM

    I have the same issue.

    Maybe my free licencse key is locked because I mistakenly downloaded the evaluation version of esxi8  instead of the "vSphere hypervisor 64bit" on the bottom end of the eval download site.

    Please Vmware fix this issue timely. I need the esxi8 key, otherwise my esxi8 server will stop at the end of eval period.

    Many thanks



  • 5.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 04, 2022 10:13 AM

    I'm in the same boat regarding the expiry. VMware doesn't seem to care...

    It already forced me to explore other options as this is a very bad experience...



  • 6.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 04, 2022 01:54 PM

    I was able to get the free key and apply it to my hosts. 

    --Alan--

     



  • 7.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 04, 2022 05:20 PM


  • 8.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 07, 2022 11:28 AM

    Using the 8 link below I am still seeing the same error message

    "Unable to process your request. Please try again later."



  • 9.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 07, 2022 04:26 PM

    Still unable to generate license key.  I tried different web browsers and different computers.



  • 10.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 07, 2022 04:53 PM

    My key just appeared after about 14 days. I was getting the same error as you and one day it just showed up.

    So I guess just wait and see... 



  • 11.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 08, 2022 10:43 AM

    i have same problem



  • 12.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 08, 2022 04:50 PM
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    Thanks for the links, unfortunately they do not work, here's a quick capture of message "Unable to process your request. Please try again later. "

     

     



  • 13.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 08, 2022 07:52 PM

    Same issue to me. Several browsers, several computers. It semms to be a general problem on the VMware server site.

    So I hope, within the evaluation periode the generator is working again...



  • 14.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 27, 2022 06:26 PM
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    Hi,

    I have account for a while. I have tried to register for a free  ESXi 8.0 license, but form does not accepts my ZIP code in any format. Not from the US, so it should accept any format or local... But it does not accept it... So registration does not work...  

     



  • 15.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 27, 2022 08:59 PM

    Strange, for me it works



  • 16.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Feb 11, 2024 03:36 PM

    Hello,

    I followed the procedure:
    https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi8

    But the License Information paragraph does not display...
    Only the Download Packages paragraph.
    Did I miss something?

     



  • 17.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Feb 11, 2024 05:27 PM

    Hi,

    as it seems, with the take over by Broadcom, nearly nothing works with the VMware products, licensing and maintenance contracts.
    After logging in, I see no licenses, no downloads etc.

    At the moment it's a very bad situation ;(((



  • 18.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Feb 12, 2024 05:32 PM

    Yes you are right !
    I found this article on the VMware website which confirms the discontinuation of licenses for free ESXi hypervisor:
    https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2107518



  • 19.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 09, 2022 01:00 AM

    Noting new to add either except I am seeing the same issue.



  • 20.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 09, 2022 03:46 PM

    I'm having the same problem when i try to keep the license, for vspehere Hypervisor 8.

    the error is: "Unable to process your request. Please try again later. "



  • 21.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 09, 2022 04:10 PM

    same problem can't get an key

    can someone do something about it before it became urgent? or do we have to downgrade?



  • 22.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 09, 2022 05:35 PM

    also having the same issues.  it's been weeks and I'm still unable to get a key.



  • 23.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 09, 2022 08:15 PM

    I waited for about 14 days and then instead of the error my key just appeared.

    I don't know how long have you guys been waiting but it seems like there is someone issuing keys by hand and eventually they will get to your key..

    That would be my understanding why my key suddenly appeared.

    No e-mail or notification or anything. As you know yourself, finding a way to contact VMware as a free user is impossible...

    So hopefully you get your keys before your trial expires... 



  • 24.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 10, 2022 09:09 AM

    hi guys 

     

    any news to get a free V8 key?

    other question... there's really a free v8 edition to use?



  • 25.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 10, 2022 10:28 AM

    1. Nope.

    2. Yup.

                    



  • 26.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 10, 2022 01:34 PM

    means we have to wait and to hope it works before trial expires'



  • 27.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 10, 2022 06:38 PM

    well... if you find a way to contact support, let me know... I ran out of hope and waiting was the only thing left.

     

    In the mean time, I bought Unraid and will not use ESXi anyway as I can't deal with their shenanigans and seeing that there is NO support for free users, I rather find an alternative solution.



  • 28.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 11, 2022 12:56 PM

    I just logged into my account and my license was there.  

     

    I hope it is fixed, or like said earlier, they are manually entering them in and are getting to us one by one.



  • 29.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 11, 2022 05:44 PM

    I just logged into my account again and now my license is there as well. No idea why the delay but nice to see it is working now. How about some communication VMWare?



  • 30.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 13, 2022 03:26 AM

    Ok, I also wanted to see if there is a license key available.

    But now, both the link for downloading the software AND the license key are NOT AVAILABLE!
    VMware solved the problem by deleting the link for downloading ESXi v8...

    Perfect ;(



  • 31.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 14, 2022 10:21 AM

    Today, I nearly couldn't belive it, I've got my license for ESXi v8.0.0!

    I used this link: https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi8

     

    Hope you can download it too!



  • 32.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 18, 2022 01:36 PM

    My key did finally appear.

    Now, with the new portal, I've lost access to all my purchased license keys as well.



  • 33.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later

    Posted Nov 19, 2022 04:13 PM

    After 14 days my ESXi8 free key mysteriously appeared without any notification from vmware. 

    I used the Link https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi8

    I am happy anyway.



  • 34.  RE: vSphere 8 Free License key - Try again later