The NSX REST API can also be consumed via command-line tools, such as cURL (c for Client). cURL is a free and open source software that can be downloaded from https://curl.haxx.se/. Most Linux- or Unix-based operating systems come pre-installed with cuRL, such as the vCenter Server Appliance, however Microsoft Windows typically requires it to be manually installed.
Using the REST API with cURL
Getting ready
You should be logged in to a guest operating system with cURL installed. In this example, we will use cURL from the Git command prompt in a Windows workstation.
