This is your one-stop reference for VMware vSphere Automation. If you manage vSphere in a Windows environment, automating routine tasks can save you time and increase efficiency. ''VMware vSphere PowerCLI'' is a set of pre-built commands based on Windows PowerShell that is designed to help you automate vSphere processes involving virtual machines, datacenters, storage, networks, and more. This detailed guide - using a practical, task-based approach and real-world examples - shows you how to get the most out of PowerCLI's handy cmdlets. Learn how to: automate vCenter Server and ESX/ESX(i) Server deployment and configuration; create and configure virtual machines and use vApps; secure, back up, and restore your virtual machines; monitor, audit, and report the status of your vSphere environment; use the PowerCLI SDK, PowerWF Studio, and vEcoShell; schedule and view automation; and, add a GUI front end to your scripts.