Downgrading an SDDC's HCX License

• Console
• CLI
• API

• 1. Open the navigation menu , select Hybrid, and then select VMware Solution.
  2. Click the name of the SDDC you want to downgrade. If you don't see the SDDC listed, ensure that the correct compartment is selected.
  3. Click the Change link on the right side of HCX license type.
  4. Select I consent to downgrade to the Advanced license(No Additional Cost)
  5. Select 3 license keys to remain active after Enterprise features end.
  6. Click Save changes.
     Important
     
     The downgrade request remains in a PENDING state until the HCX Monthly Billing Cycle End Date. A notification appears on the SDDC Details page that shows the date that Enterprise features end. To cancel the pending downgrade, click Cancel downgrade to the right of the notification.
• Use the sddc downgrade-hcx command and required parameters to downgrade the SDDC's HCX license:

  oci ocvs sddc downgrade-hcx [OPTIONS]

  Specify the HCX on-premise license keys to be reserved when downgrading from HCX Enterprise to HCX Advanced. This is a complex type whose value must be valid JSON. The value can be provided as a string on the command line or passed in as a file using the file://path/to/file syntax.

  The --generate-param-json-input option can be used to generate an example of the JSON which must be provided. We recommend storing this example in a file, modifying it as needed and then passing it back in via the file:// syntax. For example:

  oci ocvs sddc downgrade-hcx --reserving-hcx-on-premise-license-keys 
  file://reserving-hcx-on-premise-license-keys.json --sddc-id sddc_OCID

  For a complete list of flags and variable options for CLI commands, see the CLI Command Reference.

• Run the DowngradeHcx operation to downgrade the HCX license from Enterprise (Billed Upgrade) to Advanced (No Additional Cost).