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Update Manager Cmdlets are now included in PowerCLI since 6.0 R2
It’s always great to have new features, functionality, and updates included in releases of any product. One of the changes to PowerCLI in 6.0 Release 2 is that we have included the vSphere Update...
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Updated Book: PowerCLI Book 2nd Edition
There is a new book on the market for PowerCLI, well I say new but really I mean updated but that does not by any means make it less valuable! The first edition of this book was a great success and I...
View ArticleManaging the Virtual Machine Lifecycle with PowerCLI
Following the last videos showing an introduction to PowerCLI and Reporting in PowerCLI there is now a new video that takes you through managing the virtual machine lifecycle with PowerCLI, these...
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New release: PowerCLI 6.3 R1–Download it today!
It is my pleasure to inform you that vSphere PowerCLI 6.3 Release 1 has now been released and as usual we have some great features to ensure you are able to automate even more features and in this...
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Free PowerCLI Training (or a test lab) now available
You still haven’t learned PowerCLI? What are you waiting for? Now, you have no excuse, recently we split out the PowerCLI content into its own lab to allow you to get started with PowerCLI for FREE!...
View ArticlePowerCLI Best Practice: Correct Use of Strong Typing
All software is changed over time to allow for improvements, this ensures it is providing the best experience for the user and evolving into a better product. PowerCLI is no exception! Yet, as you know...
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PowerCLI 6.3 R1: Get-ESXCLI Why the V2?
If you have installed the latest release of PowerCLI (6.3 R1) then you may have noticed a warning if you have run the Get-ESXCLI cmdlet that looks a little like this: What does it mean? Whilst talking...
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New Book: PowerCLI Essentials by Chris Halverson
What angle does this book give on PowerCLI? The book covers where to get PowerCLI and its history, including version differences and their change logs. Developing single line scripts into longer ones,...
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Getting started with PowerCLI for vRealize Operations (vR OPs)
I recently took some time to explore the PowerCLI module for vRealize Operations Manager (vR Ops). This module was released with PowerCLI 6.0 R2 last year and I can say that after a test drive I am...
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Working with Recommendations and Statistics in vR OPs with PowerCLI
In our previous post you learned how to get started with using PowerCLI against vR Ops and how to use the cmdlets to work with alerts, in this post we take you a step further an learn how to take the...
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Using the entire API for vRealize Operations via PowerCLI
Previously we showed you how to use the useful cmdlets available with the PowerCLI vRealize Operations Manager (vR Ops) module, but as we also explained there are only a few cmdlets at the moment and...
View ArticleBlogger Talk Show–Pilot Episode on PowerCLI
Here at VMware we are always trying to make sure we give you the information you need in a way that you can best consume it. With this in mind, a little while ago I was asked to take part in a pilot...
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Welcome a new face to the team
You are about to see new and exciting blog posts arrive from a fresh face on the team. Please do join me in welcoming the new Technical Marketing expert on all things PowerCLI – Kyle Ruddy. Kyle...
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Which Version of PowerCLI is Right For Me?
“I have PowerCLI 5.5 installed because I manage a vSphere 5.5 environment. I’ll update to PowerCLI 6.0 when I upgrade my vSphere environment to 6.0.” Sound familiar? This is one of the most common...
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New PowerCLI Based Training Course!
It’s been a while since a new PowerCLI related course has been released by VMware Education, but they heard the requests and have released a new 5-day course! The course is titled “Data Center...
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Updating the VMware PowerCLI Community Repository!
If you’ve ever tried searching for a script or a module before, you know it’s not the easiest thing to accomplish. This sentiment has been coming up more and more as of late. There’s a ton of amazing...
View ArticleUsing PowerCLI to Configure Hosts
We’re continuing the video series on learning PowerCLI tips and tricks. Previously, we’ve focused on an introduction, creating reports, and handling the VM lifecycle. We will now be focusing on the...
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PowerCLI at VMworld US 2016
It’s August, and that means the countdown to VMworld US has officially begun! Hopefully you’ve already registered. If not, what are you waiting for? We’ve got a ton of great PowerCLI and automation...
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VMworld Sneak Peek: INF8038 – Getting Started with PowerShell and PowerCLI
VMworld Session INF8038 is going to be great regardless of whether you’re new to PowerShell or just in need of a refresher. The session will be packed full of information from getting your PowerShell...
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PowerCLI Core Coming to a Fling Near You!
One of my favorite announcements at VMworld happened to be about PowerCLI, of course! The big announcement was about its future availability on multiple platforms, including Linux and Mac OS X. This...
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