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Start the vSphere Client and Log In
The vSphere Client is a graphical user interface for ESXi host and vCenter Server management.
A login screen appears when you start the vSphere Client. After you log in, the client displays the objects
and functionality appropriate to the server you are accessing and the permissions available to the user you
logged in as.
Procedure
1 Log in to your Windows system.
If this is the first time you are starting the vSphere Client, log in as the administrator.
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If the managed host is not a domain controller, log in as either local_host_name\user or user, where
user is a member of the local Administrators group.
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If the managed host is a domain controller, you must log in as domain\user, where domain is the
domain name for which the managed host is a controller and user is a member of that domain’s
Domain Administrators group. VMware does not recommend running on a domain controller.
2 Double-click a shortcut or select the vSphere Client from Start > Programs > VMware > VMware
vSphere Client.
3 Enter the IP address or server name, your user name, and your password.
4 Click Login to continue.
You are now connected to the host.
NOTE If you connect to an ESXi host that is currently managed by a vCenter Server system, you will receive
a warning message and changes made to the host may not be reflected in the vCenter Server system
Stop the vSphere Client and Log Out
When you no longer need to view or alter the activities that the ESXi host or vCenter Server system is
performing, log out of the vSphere Client.
NOTE Closing a vSphere Client session does not stop the host system.
Procedure
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Click the close box (X) , or select File > Exit.
The vSphere Client shuts down. The vSphere Client is logged out of the ESXi host or vCenter Server system.
The host continues to run all its normal activities in the background.
Status Bar and Recent Tasks
Use the status bar to view information about recently completed or active tasks.
The status bar appears at the bottom of the window. It displays any currently running or recently completed
active tasks. Included is a progress bar indicating the percentage complete of each task.
vSphere Administration with the vSphere Client
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