As of April 2025, licensing requires a minimum of 72 CPU cores per server, even if the server has fewer. What "License Key Fixed" Means
Fixing a VMware ESXi license key involves entering a valid 25-character key via the vSphere Client's "Manage" tab to resolve expired evaluations or transition to subscription-based models. Following the Broadcom acquisition, license management has shifted, with new keys typically found in the Broadcom Support Portal. For more details, visit Broadcom Support Portal . vmware esxi license key fixed
If your host was in evaluation mode, assigning a fixed license automatically disables the eval timer. To confirm: As of April 2025, licensing requires a minimum
Broadcom has moved away from selling new perpetual "fixed" keys in favor of a subscription model: Overcoming VMware Licensing Challenges in 2025 As of April 2025