HP VMware ESXi 5.0 U1 and Updates Getting Started Guide for June 2012

5 Activating the standalone license
When downloading the ESXi image from HP or VMware, the installation ISO includes a trial serial
number. To obtain a permanent license serial number:
1. Register at the VMware website (https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/).
2. Download the serial number.
3. Use the vSphere Client to insert the license serial number.
10 Activating the standalone license