Via: http://www.vmwarewolf.com/common-licensing-issues-in-vmware-infrastructure/
Continuing my Resolution Path series, here is another download for you all, this time in the Licensing area of VI3. Download the zipfile here and keep it handy for the next time you run into any license related issues.
Down the left side in yellow are common problems we get calls on. To the right of each problem are the steps you would take to resolve the problem. I have included hyperlinks to help get you to the answers fast.
Common Licensing issues in VMware Infrastructure
| 1000650
VMware ACE Licensing Scenarios
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1000645
FAQ: VMware ACE 2.0.x Licensing |
1000470
Using Your ACE Option Pack |
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| 1005265
Not enough licenses installed
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1003296
VMware Products in VI3.5 Foundation, Standard and Enterprise Editions |
1005262
Check installed licenses on the VMware Infrastructure Client |
1003304
Distinction between License Administrator (LA) and Support |
1005153
Verifying licenses are activated according to the current feature need |
1001383
Installing ESX Server Licenses |
8996281
How to Combine FLEXlm License Files |
1003623
Attempting to add a host to VirtualCenter produces a license error |
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| 1005440
Troubleshooting an error when uploading a license file
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1003295
Understanding VI3.5 Licensing: Server- and Host-Based Licensing Models |
8996281
How to Combine FLEXlm License Files |
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| 1005448
Cannot Power on virtual machines on an ESX host
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1005485
Setting the ESX Server Edition |
1005486
Configuring License Source |
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| 1005554
Troubleshooting Missing or Incorrect Licenses on the Portal
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1005513
Verifying purchased licenses meet current need |
1005522
Registering a License Key |
1003304
Distinction between License Administrator (LA) and Support |
1003303
VMware Partner Activation Codes (PAC) Explained |
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| 1005562
Troubleshooting why you cannot connect an ESX host to VirtualCenter -
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1005561
Importance of VirtualCenter License |
1003623
Attempting to add a host to VirtualCenter produces a license error |
1005262
Check installed licenses on the VMware Infrastructure Client |
1005153
Verifying licenses are activated according to the current feature need |
1001383
Installing ESX Server Licenses |
1003486
Testing network connectivity with the Ping command |
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| 1005610
Troubleshooting a License Server that has stopped responding
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1005608
Starting License Server and VirtualCenter Server services |
1003486
Testing network connectivity with the Ping command |
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| 1005626
Troubleshooting a VMware Infrastructure Client Administration console
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1005623
Disabling VMware ESX 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Evaluations |
1005153
Verifying licenses are activated according to the current feature need |
1001383
Installing ESX Server Licenses |
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| 1005860
Troubleshooting an ESX host that cannot connect to Lab Manager Server
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1005842
Activating Lab Manager Licenses |
1005859
Ensuring the ESX host is not in Evaluation Mode |
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| 1003647
Cannot power on an ESX virtual machine after a migration
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1003737
Investigating if an ESX virtual machine is powered on |
1003739
Investigating power on permissions for ESX virtual machines |
1003742
Determining if a virtual machine is orphaned |
1003743
Verifying ESX virtual machine file integrity |
1003745
Investigating ESX virtual machine resources |
1003746
Virtual machine hardware versions |
1003747
Troubleshooting host architecture incompatibility |
1003748
Validating the .vmx settings of a virtual machine |
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