PowerCLI is a Windows utility that combines a command line interface and a scripting framework to help you work with vSphere virtual machines from VMware. It is built upon the foundation of PowerShell.

Core functions

This software allows users to interact with different vSphere objects by issuing text commands. There are environment variables for configuring storage parameters and managing ESXi hosts. Additionally, an option to combine multiple instructions into a single execution module is provided. This is helpful for automating various tasks.

You can monitor real time events, which are data packets that contain information about environmental changes. Moreover, it is possible to enable specific triggers and configure custom responses.

Automation

Users are able to streamline their workflows involving multiple vSphere objects and operations. There are tools for ensuring consistent and reliable command execution as well.

PowerCLI lets you interact with ESXi hosts, datastores, virtual machines and networks. Instruments for creating, modifying or deleting individual components are included.

Features

free to download and use;
helps you configure and manage VMware vSphere virtualized environments;
all interactions are performed via a command line interface based on PowerShell;
it is possible to automate complex tasks and monitor object changes in real time;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.