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Licensing issue/Using evaluation version/Unable to power on a Virtual Machine posted: Jun 3, 2009 11:49 PM

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chennaivaasi
3 posts since
Jun 3, 2009

Hi,

I am using an evaluation version of VMware.

I added a VM to under a host but I am not able to power on the same; while trying to power on the vm I get a message "There are not enough licenses installed to perform this operation" (screenshot attached). When I tried to edit the license for the ESX server I find only one option "Unlicensed" (screenshot attached).

Can some one help me?

Thanks,

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Re: Licensing issue/Using evaluation version/Unable to power on a Virtual Machine

1. Jun 4, 2009 6:57 PM in response to: chennaivaasi
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runclear
456 posts since
Jan 20, 2008
has this node surpassed the "60 day" eval window?
http://www.rack42.com

Re: Licensing issue/Using evaluation version/Unable to power on a Virtual Machine

2. Jun 4, 2009 7:36 PM in response to: chennaivaasi
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VforVirtualiz…
9 posts since
May 28, 2009
Hi chennaivaasi,

After looking at your screen shots they appear to have a date of 1/24/2009. Are those old screen prints? Are your date/time settings correct? Keep in mind changing the date/time will not keep your 'trial' running.

Also, it looks like you have a build of ESX that is over 2 years old. If your giving it a test drive I would consider trying vSphere 4 which is currently available for trial download.

Good luck!

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