vSphere Web Client SDK

Overview

The VMware vSphere Web Client SDK 5.1 allows you to create and package UI and server extensions (e.g. plug-ins) to vSphere Web Client 5.1.0, the main administration interface to vSphere. This is a brand new platform with extensibility at its core and a scalable web architecture. The SDK provides all the tools necessary to get started or perform advanced development. It consists of the following components:

• Java and Flex libraries
• Setup, Tutorial, and FAQ docs
• API documentation (javadoc, asdoc)
• vSphere Web Client Extensions Programming Guide
• Plug-in Samples and associated docs
• Various SDK tools to facilitate development

Getting Started

To get started, follow the steps below:

1. Set up the development environment following the steps provided in the documentation
2. Become familiar with the vSphere Web Client plug-in samples
3. Read the Programming Guide
4. Start coding

Documentation

• Programming Guide

Videos

• Setting up the development environment
• Creating user Interface extensions
• User Interface and Data Services

Services Offered

• Instructor Led Training
• Developer Consulting
• For more details, please e-mail Partner Services

VMware SDK Support Program

• Provides access to VMware vSphere Application Programming Interface (API) expert engineers.
• Pricing is by annual subscription, per developer, with unlimited support incidents.
• For more details, please see our support section