Upgrade ESX Server 3i, 3.5.0, 123629 (free version)

[shannonadams]

I have two ESX servers that used in a small business environment. Primary server is running ESX Server 3i, 3.5.0, 123629 (free version). Standby server is running ESX Server, 3.5.0, 123630 (VI3 Foundation Edition). I am using Veeam Backup and Replication to replicate from the primary server to standby on a nightly basis. I need to upgrade the license on the production server running the free version to match the standby server running Foudation Edition. Can I just apply a foundation license to the running production server using the VI client or is more complicated than that?

[J1mbo]

Nope that's all that's needed, then add it to Virtual Centre.

[AntonVZhbankov]

Yes, you can. Just point ESXi to license server.

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[shannonadams]

Thanks for the help. How about if I don't have a license server or Virtual Center? Just download the license file from the VMware portal and upload it to the server using the VI client?

[Troy_Clavell · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the help. How about if I don't have a license server or Virtual Center? Just download the license file from the VMware portal and upload it to the server using the VI client?

that is correct.