Transfering the NSX license from one NSX Manager to another

Products

• VMware NSX

Issue/Introduction

Workflow to transfer the license from one NSX Manager to another NSX Manager 

Environment

VMware NSX 

VMware NSX-T Data Center 

Resolution

Steps to transfer a License: 

Note: The exact steps might vary slightly depending on your specific NSX-T version and configuration. Always consult the official VMware documentation

1. Prepare the New NSX Manager:

   • Ensure compatibility: Verify that the new NSX Manager is compatible with the license you want to transfer.
   • Check hardware requirements: Make sure the new hardware meets the minimum system requirements for the license.

2. Obtain the License Key:

   • Log in to your My VMware portal and locate the license key associated with the NSX-T environment you want to transfer.

3. Prepare the Current NSX Manager (Old):

   • Create a backup: Back up the current NSX Manager configuration to ensure a safe rollback if necessary.

4. Transfer the License:

   1. In the New NSX Manager UI navigate to the System tab.
   2. Go to Licensing
   3. Click Add License.
   4. Enter the license key you obtained in step 2.
   5. Click Add.

5. Verify the Transfer:

   • Check license status: Ensure that the license is successfully transferred and activated on the new NSX Manager.
   • Test functionality: Verify that all NSX-T features are working as expected after the transfer.

6. Delete the license from the Current NSX Manager (Old) once you have verify the transfer in Step 5. 

Additional Information

See product docs for additional information and on license types: 

https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-NSX/4.2/administration/GUID-33F4B51E-0E27-40F0-BA6A-F8EA57D26DAF.html?hWord=N4IghgNiBcIQlgYwKYDsDOyQF8g