VMware vSphere
VMware vSphere is a virtualization platform that enables you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical server. It consists of a suite of products that includes the ESXi hypervisor, vCenter Server for managing your virtual infrastructure, and vSphere Client for configuring and administering your virtual machines.
Creating a VMware vSphere connection
To create the connection you need:
- API Address (the vSphere server URL)
- Username
- Password
Creating your connection
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In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
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Select the VMware vSphere icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
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(Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
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Select Username & Password as the method to make the connection.
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Fill in the parameters:
- API Address
- Username
- Password
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(Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
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Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.