VMware dashboard

The present article details the settings and options available in a VMware dashboard entry in Remote Desktop Manager.

Usage

On top of displaying useful information, VMware dashboard entries allow users to create, power on/off, suspend, shut down or restart guests, connect or otherwise interact with VMware virtual machines directly within Remote Desktop Manager. Right-clicking anywhere in the dashboard's content area brings up all the available options for the VMs it contains.

Click the Show advanced columns to display more information regarding, among other things, CPU usage, Uptime, and which Datastore is being used.

Configuration

General

SETTINGS	DESCRIPTIONS
Name	Enter a name for the VMware dashboard entry.
Folder	Choose a folder in which to create the entry.
Display	Elect whether to open the dashboard in **Embedded (tabbed)**or Undockeddisplay mode.
Host	Determine which host to connect to between: Host configured Linked (vault) Inherited
Credentials	Choose credentials to use for authentication between: Username and password Linked (vault) Inherited My personal credentials None Privileged account

General tab

SETTINGS	DESCRIPTIONS
Host	Manually enter a host or choose one from the Computer list (ellipsis button).
Username	Enter the username for the host.
Password	Enter the password for the host.
Always ask for password	By checking this box, you will be prompted for the host's password every time you launch the entry.
Console connection mode	Select a display mode for the VMs opened from the dashboard.
API mode	Choose between: Default: Use the default API mode configured. Experimental: Use the experimental API mode. Legacy: Use the legacy API mode for compatibility with older VMware server versions.