What happens when non-perpetual VMware vSphere licenses expire or trial periods end?
When a VMware vSphere product like ESXi, vCenter Server, or vSAN uses a non-perpetual license, serious functional limitations can occur once the 60-day trial or subscription expires. From host disconnections to being unable to power on VMs or add storage, the impact can be critical. This article explains what to expect and how to prepare before your VMware license expires.
How to Collect VMware ESXi Log Bundles? (Detailed Explanation of Three Methods)
Logs are essential for diagnosing and troubleshooting issues in VMware ESXi environments. Whether you’re facing host performance problems, VM crashes, or storage connection failures, collecting a complete log bundle is the first step. This guide walks you through three reliable methods—via vSphere Client, ESXi Host Client, and command line—to quickly gather the necessary logs for analysis.
How to Migrate Virtual Machines Between VMware Workstation and ESXi
In virtualization management, VMware Workstation and ESXi are commonly used platforms. Many IT operations teams need to migrate VMs between these two environments—for example, for
vSwitch Virtual Switch Link Aggregation (Teaming) Settings | Configuring vSwitch Teaming via CLI
Configure vSwitch link aggregation and failover quickly using esxcli commands for flexible, scriptable network management.
Assign Active, Standby, and Unused uplinks and add NICs to vSwitches without the GUI.
Ensure high availability and optimized performance across your ESXi hosts.
Can Different ESXi Versions vMotion Between Each Other? | vMotion Compatibility Between ESXi 6.7, 7.0, and 8.0
Discover whether you can vMotion VMs between ESXi 6.7, 7.0, and 8.0 hosts without interruption.
Explore the key hardware and CPU requirements, EVC mode setup, and vCenter version guidelines.
Get practical tips for seamless, cross‑version migrations.
How to SSH from ESXi into a VM | How to Retrieve Files from a VM via ESXi
Sometimes, a VM becomes unreachable due to network issues, leaving the ESXi host as the only point of access. In such cases, knowing how to retrieve files via SSH from ESXi can be a crucial skill for VMware administrators.