One of the first limit of the new Windows client is the compatibility: this client does not support Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 (and also with PowerCLI you will have some issues, as described in KB 2049143). Trivially also for a new installation where vCenter Server is virtualized on the same infrastructure that is being built on the traditional client, at least initially, is crucial!
In addition, the Web Client works only with vCenter Server, and then in standalone configurations or configurations with the free hypervisor (which can not be managed by vCenter Server), the “old” client becomes mandatory (unless use command line).
OF course, it will be supplanted by the new vSphere Web Client, but still this client is required for some activities (eg update the host with VUM). You can restart services upon a configuration change or for suspected functional or performance issues.This post is also available in: Italian Reading Time: 3 minutesĪs already mentioned, there could be several reasons for not upgrading to vSphere 5.5, and some are also related to the client for Windows (the vSphere Client). In the vSphere Client, you can start, stop, and restart services that are running on vCenter Server. You can use the improved feedback tool in the vSphere Client to provide timely feedback to our developers.
You can search the inventories of all vCenter Server systems. With the vSphere Client, you can search the inventory for objects that match specified criteria. You must manually refresh the data in the vSphere Client to see changes made to objects by other users during your session. The VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in provides Integrated Windows Authentication and Windows-based smart card functionality.
Install the VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in.With Client Plug-In Management you can monitor plug-in downloads, deployments, upgrades, and undeployments. You can use the Global Inventory Lists navigator to browse and select objects in the vSphere inventory as an alternative to the hierarchical inventory tree. Navigate the vSphere Inventory by Using the Global Inventory Lists Navigator.You can also configure a custom login message and provide а check box for user consent. You can add a login message to the vSphere Client login page. Manage the Login Message to the vSphere Client Login Page.You can use the vSphere Client to log in to vCenter Server and manage your vSphere inventory. Log In to vCenter Server by Using the vSphere Client.Later versions of these browsers are likely to work, but have not been tested. Supported Guest Operating Systems and Browser Versions for the vSphere Client. VMware has tested and supports the following guest operating systems and browser versions for the