VCP5 – Install/Remove, Enable/Disable vSphere Client plug-ins
The vSphere Client can be extended by anyone with a need to do so. Extensions can be simple, such as reporting, or extensive, such as automation.
Installing plug-ins
To install VMware plug-ins
- Open the vSphere client and connect to a vCenter server
- On the menu bar, go to Plug-ins | Manage Plug-ins
- Under Available Plug-ins, select the plug-in of choice and select Download and Install
Third-party plugins traditionally are distributed as an executable, and any specific instructions are included with the executable file. Once installed, the plug-in can be enabled or additional confiugration can take place
Removing plug-ins
To remove plug-ins, use Add/Remove programs from the control panel. Example from a Windows 7 desktop
- Go to Start | Control Panel
- Select Programs and Features
- This list may take a while to fully populate
- Select the plug-in to remove and click Uninstall
Enable/Disable plug-ins
To enable or disable plug-ins
- Open the vSphere client and connect to a vCenter server
- On the menu bar, go to Plug-ins | Manage Plug-ins
- Under Installed Plug-ins, right-click the plug-in of choice and select Enable or Disable
Official directions can be found at: http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/index.jsp?topic=/com.vmware.vsphere.vcenterhost.doc_50/GUID-E1D90120-73EB-4B00-9F89-8650EBE911F7.html