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Free vmware / esxi - 60 day trial?

I downloaded the free vmware server got everything loaded up with 2 vms. When I launch the application I get an error that says the following:
Your evaluation license will expire within 56 days!

When the evaluation license expires, the esxi host might stop managing all virtual machines in its inventory. In order to manage these machines you must obtain and assign a license to your ESXi host.

Did I download/install the wrong thing or do I have to purchase the client application?

Ahmed786

The one you downloaded is an evaluation version so to use a full version you need to purchase it

Kruno Džoić

you must enter the serial, serial is free, check your mail from vmware

Kruno Džoić

sorry , i was thinking that you use vmware server2 edition,

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rhwimmers

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So when I open up vSphere client it says
localhost.domainname.local VMware ESXi, 5.0.0 469512 (evaluation)... This is NOT the free version? Can I save these VMs, install the correct FREE one, then restore? Can someone link me to the real free one? Not sure how I ended up with the paid version.

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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

The License Key dictates what version you have

No License Key - 60 DAY EVALUATION MODE
Free License Key (after registration) - FREE EDITION
PAID License Key - Licensed Edition

rhwimmers

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Great! Thanks!