Error encountered while extracting host profile : "License not available to perform the operation. The VMware vSphere 7 Standard license for "Host" xx does not include "vSphere Host Profiles." Upgrade the license."
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Error encountered while extracting host profile : "License not available to perform the operation. The VMware vSphere 7 Standard license for "Host" xx does not include "vSphere Host Profiles." Upgrade the license."

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Article ID: 412288

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Products

VMware vSphere ESXi VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0

Issue/Introduction

Extracting the host profile fails with the error :

Environment

VMware vSphere ESXi 7.x
VMware vCenter Server 7.x
VMware vSphere ESXi 8.x
VMware vCenter Server 8.x

Cause

Host Profiles is a feature that is available only for the Enterprise Plus edition of vSphere or higher editions

Resolution

Upgrade the license to Enterprise Plus edition of vSphere or higher editions