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