Unable to create datastore: Current license or ESXi version prohibits execution of the requested operation.

[natxoasenjo]

using vicfg-nas I am unable to create/remove a nfs datastore on my home lab running esxi 6. Is this unsupported? Listing them works ok. I can create/remove nfs datastores using the vcenter client just fine, but this is a bit annoying.

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

I assume the host is license with the free Hypervisor edition!? One of the few restrictions of the free Hypervisor edition is the API access. In order to have "write" access (i.e. change things rather than to list them) you either need to run the host in evaluation mode, or assign a license (Essentials or better).

André

[natxoasenjo]

Yes, indeed, free hypervisor for home lab. Ok, I did not know this limitation, so in order to test my scripts I need to fire up the vpn to work or to keep reinstalling esxi every x days. I do not have the resources to justify buying a license. Thanks for answering this question so promptly.