How To Extend ESXi 6 Trial License

Extend ESXi Trial License

To reset your ESXi 60 day evaluation license:

1.            Login to the TSM through SSH or Shell

2.            Remove the following two files:

1.            /etc/vmware/vmware.lic

2.            /etc/vmware/license.cfg

3.            Reboot server

WARNING: This is for education/informational testing/development purposes only, and should not be used on a production server.

WARNING: This trick will only work with an ESX(i) stand alone server.  It will not work if the ESX(i) server is connected to a vCenter Server, as the vCenter Server knows better than to let you do this.  (you can always remove and re add the ESX(i) server to vCenter.)