Is there a vSphere client for Linux, or will there be? [closed]

Solution 1:

Is there any information on a vSphere client for Linux?

Vmware has no plans to make a linux client at this time.

Are there alternative third-party clients that support Linux?

libvirt has simplistic support: http://libvirt.org/drvesx.html This, coupled with vCenter Server on Linux ( http://communities.vmware.com/community/beta/vcserver_linux ) would allow completely Windows-less management.

Solution 2:

There will be a web-based client in vSphere 5, which should satisfy Linux desktop users. And since vCenter Server will be available as a SUSE Linux-based vApp, it will finally become possible to build Windows-less vSphere environments.

Solution 3:

If you use Ubuntu then you can try the following alternative ... http://vmetc.com/2009/10/23/using-vsphere-client-on-ubuntu-linux-with-single-application-rdp/ Also there is a development going on for Ruby vSphere Console which you can check at http://communities.vmware.com/thread/307855 ...

Solution 4:

There is currently not an official vSphere client for Linux. You probably won't get the answer that you want with this question either, as anything on VMware's roadmap is typically non-disclosure. I'd talk to your VMware rep to see if they can share any future plans with you.

Additionally, vMA and vCLI are great linux alternatives for the vSphere client. They are, however, not a GUI.

Solution 5:

vSphere Web Access is not an option?