Many GitHub repositories managed by VMware (now Broadcom) or community developers contain code for NSX-T automation, such as Ansible modules or SDK samples.
You can repeat this annually. After two years, you will have spent $420—less than one day of an enterprise NSX license—and gained real hands-on skills.
Elias leaned back in his chair, the leather creaking. "You’ve got to be kidding me," he muttered. The migration was supposed to happen tonight. The entire infrastructure had been swung over to the new NSX-T fabric just six hours ago. Now, with the go-live deadline looming at sunrise, the control plane was locked down tighter than a drum.
To manage your NSX-T license key, follow these steps:
program provides 365-day evaluation licenses for approximately $200/year, covering most VMware products including NSX. 2. GitHub & Gist "Community" Keys
VMware provides free Hands-On Labs that allow you to try out NSX-T and other VMware products. You can obtain a temporary license key for NSX-T through these labs:
Risks and implications
No Support: You cannot receive official technical assistance or updates for an improperly licensed system. Legitimate Ways to Get NSX-T Licenses