What is PowerCmd?
PowerCmd is a powerful command-line interface and scripting tool used to manage VMware vSphere environments. It provides automation capabilities to administrators by exposing vSphere APIs through an easy-to-use shell and comprehensive set of cmdlets.
Key capabilities and benefits of PowerCmd include:
- Automating day-to-day virtualization tasks like virtual machine deployment, configuration, resource allocation without using the vSphere GUI
- Developing repeatable, consistent processes for managing infrastructure
- Building customized scripts for environment-specific tasks
- Integrating vSphere management into existing workflows and tools via the CLI and programmable APIs
- Available on Windows-based Environments so it is accessible for Windows-centric admins and integration
- Provides consistent interface for working across multiple ESXi versions
Companies can optimize their virtualization management and datacenter automation by taking advantage of the scripting capabilities and vSphere API access PowerCmd provides without the overhead of learning complex programming languages.