Install the license for VM esxi esxi 4 Vm Server 5

I installed the vmware server esxi 4 and I got the trial version for about a year now. I bought the license for 4 processors to a vmware esxi 5. Does this mean I have to upgrade the current server Vmware esxi 4 to 5 until I can use this license? or will the license so I can do the upgrade later.

any input will be appreciated.

Yes, the upgrade is very easy.

See this link;

http://KB.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalID=2004501#interactive

Summary of the methods of ESXi 5.0 upgrade
This table summarizes the ESXi 5.0 upgrade methods:
Upgrade methods Go to ESX/ESXi 4.x to 5.x ESXi
vSphere Update Manager Yes
Interactive CD, DVD or USB drive upgrade Yes
Scripted upgrade Yes
vSphere Auto deploy NO.
esxcli NO.

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