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An administrator needs to continue using ESXi after the 60-day evaluation period expires. The administrator has obtained a valid license from VMware.
Which step must the administrator take to deploy the license?
A. Add the license to the ESXi host
B. Perform an in-place upgrade of the free vSphere Hypervisor to the paid version
C. Add the ESXi host to a licensed vCenter Server
D. Re-install the host with standard ESXi and the obtained license
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
To enable the ESXi host after the evaluation period has expired, simply add the license to the host.
Incorrect Answers:
B: There is no need to perform an upgrade. Simply apply the license to the host.
C: The license needs to be applied to the ESXi host. Adding the host to a vCenter Server will not apply the license to the host.
D: There is no need to install the host, even if the evaluation period has expired. Simply apply the license to the host.
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