Licensing Status (VMware) service
The Licensing Status (VMware) service monitors the VMware licenses on ESXi servers.
N-able N-central uses the CIM services and ports for monitoring.
| Service Type | ESXi |
| Instances on a Device | 1 |
| Supported Systems/Applications | vCenter, ESXi 6.x and later |
| Device Class | Server - ESXi |
| Monitored By | Windows probes |
| Scan Interval | 5 minutes |
To access information on the licenses on your ESXi server, use a browser to access the following URL:
https://<IP_address_of_ESXi_server>/mob/?moid=ha-license-manager&doPath=licenses
Note that the Managed Object Browser (MOB) by default may be disabled and you may need to enable this feature.
| Metric Name | Description |
|---|---|
| License Key | The license key of the ESXi server. |
| License Days Remaining | The number of days remaining before the expiration of the VMware license. |
| License Details | The name and other properties of the VMware license issued to the ESXi server. |