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32 Replies Last post: Dec 19, 2008 9:18 AM by Horinius
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VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem

Sep 25, 2008 9:53 AM

Click to view emm1's profile Novice emm1 5 posts since
Sep 25, 2008

Hello, few weeks ago I installed the VMware Server 2 RC2 on my Vista Ultimate x64 and used the serial that I was issued. Now today I noticed VMware released the final version of VMware Server 2.0 so I got a new serial with it. Do I need to use the new serial or can I use the older one? Because I cant replace it, I get this error below:

The server response included one or more errors.

OK DetailsInvalidLicense: The uploadeIf these problems persist, please contact your system administrator.d license content was not valid.

Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 11:24 AM
Click to view azmir's profile Hot Shot azmir 186 posts since
Sep 5, 2007 VMware

emm1, all Server 2 Beta and RC customers used a the same two serial numbers. You will need to use a new serial number for Server 2 GA release- you should have been prompted to specify the number of serial numbers/license keys that you want when you downloaded the GA version. You should have been provided 2 licenses/keys - one for Linux hosts and one for Windows hosts. Make sure you are cut and pasting the correct one. If you are unsure, head back to

https://www.vmware.com/freedownload/login.php?product=server20

and use the same email address that you used to register to originally download Server 2.0 GA. It should list out the serial numbers/license keys that were provided to you.


Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 1:03 PM
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Click to view DHE-STH's profile Lurker DHE-STH 3 posts since
Sep 25, 2008
I try to use the new serial number from Downloadpage, but I get this error:

The server response included one or more errors.

If these problems persist, please contact your system administrator.

Details:

InvalidLicense: The uploaded license content was not valid.

Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 12:25 PM
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Click to view Paul Thomas's profile Master Paul Thomas 701 posts since
Dec 30, 2007
I installed GA over RC2, and the install did not ask for a new serial. Will I have a problem if I do not install the new serial, if so, how do I do it?
Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 12:58 PM
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Click to view azmir's profile Hot Shot azmir 186 posts since
Sep 5, 2007 VMware

Paul,

Hmm, maybe you had a Server 1.0.x license on the host? Server 2.0 is backwards compatible with Server 1.0.x licenses.

Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 1:04 PM
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Click to view emm1's profile Novice emm1 5 posts since
Sep 25, 2008
This is what happened to me, when I upgraded from 2.0 RC2 to 2.0.0 Final it did not prompt me to enter new serial number.

I ended up by deinstalling the product, removing the key when it asked me, reboot and reinstalled it using the new serial key.
Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 1:03 PM
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Click to view Paul Thomas's profile Master Paul Thomas 701 posts since
Dec 30, 2007
It's never had server 1.0 installed. I can't remember which server 2 I started on, but don't think I've ever had to enter a key when upgrading. I do remember it didn't want a new key to go from RC1 to RC2. The host is windows vista ultimate 64.
Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 1:05 PM
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Click to view azmir's profile Hot Shot azmir 186 posts since
Sep 5, 2007 VMware

You can also reenter the serial number using via VI Web Access -> Application -> Enter Serial Number
Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 1:06 PM
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Click to view emm1's profile Novice emm1 5 posts since
Sep 25, 2008
That did not work, thats why I posted here in the first place. :)
Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 1:07 PM
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Click to view azmir's profile Hot Shot azmir 186 posts since
Sep 5, 2007 VMware

As part of the download, you should have been provisioned new serial numbers for Server 2.0 GA. Probably best to use these assigned serial numbers - we did not change the backend engine provisioning our license keys for Server (1 and 2) but I am not sure where the Beta/RC serial numbers originated from. You can reenter serial number via Web Access/Application.

Thanks

Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 1:18 PM
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Click to view DHE-STH's profile Lurker DHE-STH 3 posts since
Sep 25, 2008

That did not work,

using VI Web Access -> Application -> Enter Serial Number

Error Message:

The server response included one or more errors.

If these problems persist, please contact your system administrator.

Details:

InvalidLicense: The uploaded license content was not valid.

The same by using VMware Infrastructure-Client

Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 3:06 PM
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Click to view frieler's profile Novice frieler 7 posts since
Oct 11, 2007
People here seem to be missing this point.....

The pattern -

VI Web Access -> Application -> Enter Serial Number

DOES NOT WORK if you have left an older SN in the registry.

This is a bug and needs to be addressed.

For those who have hit this error -
InvalidLicense: The uploaded license content was not valid.
has anyone found completely uninstalling and reinstalling to solve the problem?
Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 3:12 PM
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Click to view MrWhiteKeys's profile Lurker MrWhiteKeys 2 posts since
Sep 25, 2008
I've intsalled and reinstalled server multiple times and I still cant get this to work because of the lisence key. I've looked everywhere and I've yet to come across a solution other than reinstall.
Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 4:09 PM
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Click to view azmir's profile Hot Shot azmir 186 posts since
Sep 5, 2007 VMware
All, it looks like something broke along the way...Thanks for finding this. I was able to reproduce this in-house.
Reply Re: VMware Server 2.0.0 (9/23/2008) serial problem Sep 25, 2008 4:28 PM
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Click to view DHE-STH's profile Lurker DHE-STH 3 posts since
Sep 25, 2008
  • deinstalling the product,
  • removing the key when it asked me,
  • reboot,
* reinstalled it and using the new serial key,

works fine.

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