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License vCenter Server
License management is centralized. You can use the vSphere Client to manage all licenses that are available in the license inventory of an ESXi host, vCenter Server or a Linked Mode group.

Obtain the license key and connect to the vCenter server via the vSphere client:

  1. Go to Home | Administration | Licensing
    License 1
  2. Click Manage vSphere Licenses
    License 2
  3. Enter the license key and click Add License Keys
    License 3
  4. Click Next, assign the license to the ESX or vCenter Server
  5. Click Next, Next, Finish
  
You can perform the following license related tasks:
  • View License Information
  • Add a License Key and Assign It to one or multiple assets
  • Add License Keys to the License Inventory
  • Export License Information
Managing Licenses on ESX/ESXi 3.5 Hosts 		 
References:
http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/index.jsp
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