VMware Remote Console for vSphere describes how to install VMware Remote Console and use it to access and perform operations on vSphere virtual machines.

The virtual machine and device configuration options described in this guide are not available for vRealize Automation. If you want to use VMware Remote Console to connect to virtual machines in vRealize Automation or vCloud Director, see VMware Remote Console for vRealize Automation and vCloud Director.

Intended Audience

This information is intended for administrators and users who need to access virtual machine consoles and connect client-side devices.

Terminology

For definitions of terms as they are used in this document, see the VMware Glossary.