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# 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[​](#creating-a-vmware-vsphere-connection "Direct link to Creating a VMware vSphere connection")

To create the connection you need:

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

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to 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.