Vmware -ESxi -How to remove ESXi v5.5 License via ESXi command line

 

How to remove ESXi v5.5 License via ESXi command line –

1.      Disconnect the ESXi Host from the VCenter management console.

 

2.      Remove the ESXi Host from the inventory.

 

3.      Check for the existing license by logging to the ESXi Host via vSphere client.

    Login to the ESXi Host via putty.

    Locate the License files in /etc/vmware directory – vmware.lic & license.cfg.

   Delete the license files using command – rm -rf file_name

1.    Reboot the ESXi Host.

Post reboot, ESXi Host will enter Evaluation mode as shown below -