4.2
Table Of Contents
- Using VMware vCenter Orchestrator Plug-Ins
- Contents
- Using VMware vCenter Orchestrator Plug-Ins
- Introduction to Orchestrator Plug-Ins
- Using the vCenter Server 4.1 Plug-In
- Using the vCO Library Plug-In
- Using the Database Plug-In
- Using the SSH Plug-In
- Using the XML Plug-In
- Using the Mail Plug-In
- Using the Net Plug-In
- Using the Enumeration Plug-In
- Index
Host FolderManagementWorkflows
You access these workflows from Library > vCenter > Folder management > Host folder.
Create host folder
Creates a host folder and returns it.
Delete host folder
Deletes a host folder and waits for the task to complete.
Rename host folder
Renames a host folder and waits for the task to complete.
Virtual Machine FolderManagementWorkflows
You access these workflows from Library > vCenter > Folder management > VM folder.
Create virtual machine
folder
Creates a virtual machine folder.
Delete virtual machine
folder
Deletes a virtual machine folder and waits for the task to complete.
Rename virtual machine
folder
Renames a virtual machine folder and waits for the task to complete.
Basic HostManagementWorkflows
You access these workflows from Library > vCenter > Host management > Basic.
Enter maintenance
mode
Puts the host into maintenance mode. The task can be canceled.
Exit maintenance mode
Exits maintenance mode. The task can be canceled.
Move host into cluster
Moves an existing host into a cluster. The host must be part of the same
datacenter, and if the host is part of a cluster, the host must be in maintenance
mode.
Move host to folder
Moves a host into a folder as a standalone host (ComputeResource). The host
must be part of a ClusterComputeResource in the same datacenter and the host
must be in maintenance mode.
Reload host
Forces vCenter Server to reload data from an ESX host.
Host Management Power Workflows
You access these workflows from Library > vCenter > Host management > Power.
Reboot host
Reboots a host. If the Orchestrator client is connected directly to the host, it
does not receive any indication of success in the returned task, but rather loses
the connection to the host if the operation succeeds.
Shut down host
Shuts down a host. If the Orchestrator client is connected directly to the host,
it does not receive any indication of success in the returned task, but rather
loses the connection to the host if the operation succeeds.
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