Download or read book VMware vSphere PowerCLI Reference written by Luc Dekens and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-25 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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