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Creating a VMware vSphere connection​

To create the connection you need:

• API Address (the vSphere server URL)
• Username
• Password

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Creating your connection​

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.

2. Select the VMware vSphere icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.

3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.

4. Select Username & Password as the method to make the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   • API Address
   • Username
   • Password

6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.

7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.