With the arrival of version 9.0, static license keys are no longer used for core enterprise products like ESXi hosts. Instead, the system uses subscription-based license files that must be cryptographically signed by Broadcom servers. Broadcom support portal Mandatory Subscription
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For individual users and "homelab" enthusiasts, the news is significantly different: With the arrival of version 9