The system will immediately switch from "Evaluation Mode" to "Licensed."
A: Yes, legally. The free license allows commercial use. However, you cannot use vCenter to manage it. It is perfect for a single server running a few critical VMs. esxi free license key
Save this key in a password manager. You can view it anytime by logging into your Broadcom portal > "My Licenses." The system will immediately switch from "Evaluation Mode"