VMware VSphere PowerCLI Reference: Automating VSphere Administration

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 guide using a practical, task-based approach and real-world examples shows you how to get the most out of PowerCLI's handy cmdlets. Learn how to: * Automate vCenter Server and ESX/ESX(i) Server deployment and configuration * Create and configure virtual machines and use vApps * Secure, back up, and restore your virtual machines * Monitor, audit, and report the status of your vSphere environment * Use the PowerCLI SDK, PowerWF Studio, and vEcoShell * Schedule and view automation * Add a GUI front end to your scripts