You can install PowerCLI on supported operating systems. You can run guest cmdlets against virtual machines on which supported guest operating systems are installed.
PowerCLI Local Operating Systems
For a list of operating systems on which you can install VMware PowerCLI , see the Compatibility Matrix on the PowerCLI home page.
PowerCLI Guest Operating Systems
You can run VMware PowerCLI guest cmdlets against virtual machines with supported guest operating systems. For a list of supported operating systems, see the Compatibility Matrix on the PowerCLI home page.
Note: Guest cmdlets are not compatible with IPv6 environments.