Preface

VMware PowerCLI is one of the most utilized command-line interfaces for a VMware vSphere System Administrator. Covering more than 480 different functions of a vSphere system, PowerCLI and PowerShell have become one of the staples of an automation enabler in this space. Taking the viewpoint of an administrator with some experience, Essential VMware Administration with PowerCLI introduces the idea and concept of taking the beginning steps toward developing one-line commands into multi-line scripts that can be used not only by the reader but also by others within their organization.

This book is designed with the mindset of think first, design second, script next, and test last. It covers getting the tool and integrating it with other products in the VMware stack and attempts to build on the knowledge outlined from the chapter before.