You can use the API to configure, monitor, maintain, and update vCenter Server. What to read next Authorization Model for Administration of vCenter ServerThere are three types of authorization levels in vCenter Server. Performing Privilege Checks OperationsPrivilege checks recorder is a feature which allows you to monitor and subsequently query the privileges that were checked. You can use the recordings to create scripts that automatically create roles with minimum required privileges to run specific workflows of operations. vCenter Server Installation and SetupYou can use the API to perform operations related to stage 2 of the installation process. You can also perform backup, restore, and troubleshooting operations. vCenter Server UpgradeYou can use the API to perform operations related to stage 2 of the upgrade process. You can also perform historical data transfer operations. vCenter Server ConfigurationYou can use the API to perform operations related to health monitoring and capacity monitoring of vCenter Server. You can also manage the global FIPS compliance and perform infrastructure profile management operations. Patching and Updating vCenter Server DeploymentsYou can use the API to perform operations related to the planning and installing of vCenter Server software updates.
