Horizon 8 License Key [2021] File
(now under ) licensing model has recently undergone significant changes, shifting away from the legacy VMware/Broadcom ecosystem to an Omnissa-centric model. Virtualization Review Recent Changes & User Experience Omnissa License Module (OLM)
1. No Universal “License Key” for Horizon 8
- Do not share license keys publicly – Keys are legally bound to your organization.
- Document your license keys in a secure internal vault.
- Monitor usage via Horizon Console to stay compliant with concurrent user limits.
- For evaluation, request a 60-day trial license directly from Broadcom (no key required for trial editions).
What to look for when buying / reviewing a Horizon 8 license
Products & Accounts
Navigate to > Accounts > Manage Licenses . horizon 8 license key
- Ensure your Horizon 7 licenses are on active Support (SnS).
- Log into the Broadcom Licensing Portal.
- Select "Upgrade/ Trade Up" for Horizon.
- The portal will revoke your old Horizon 7 keys and generate new Horizon 8 license keys.
What it is
Omnissa recently updated its licensing system, leading to two distinct key formats: New Omnissa Format 35-character key required for Horizon 8 version 2312.2, 2412, and later. Legacy VMware Format 29-character (now under ) licensing model has recently undergone
- In the left-hand navigation pane, look under the Configuration section.
- Click on Product Licensing and Usage.