Your One-Stop Reference for VMware vSphere Automation
If you manage vSphere in a Windows environment, automating routine tasks can save you time and increase efficiency. VMware vSphere PowerCLI is a set of pre-built commands based on Windows PowerShell that is designed to help you automate vSphere processes involving virtual machines, datacenters, storage, networks, and more. This detailed guideusing a practical, task-based approach and real-world examplesshows you how to get the most out of PowerCLI's handy cmdlets.
Learn how to:
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Automate vCenter Server and ESX/ESX(i) Server deployment and configuration
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Create and configure virtual machines and use vApps
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Secure, back up, and restore your virtual machines
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Monitor, audit, and report the status of your vSphere environment
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Use the PowerCLI SDK, PowerWF Studio, and vEcoShell
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Schedule and view automation
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Add a GUI front end to your scripts
