Using the MOB to Explore the Object Model

The Managed Object Browser, or MOB, is a Web-based server application available for all ESXi and vCenter Server systems. The MOB lets you examine the objects that exist on the server and navigate through the hierarchy of live objects by clicking on links. The MOB populates the browser with actual runtime information, for example, the names of properties.

Caution: Despite the word "browser" in its name, the MOB is not a read-only mechanism. The MOB allows you to make changes on the server by clicking the InvokeMethod link associated with methods.