1. Managing VMware vSphere 4 with
The Virtualization EcoShell
Drive PowerCLI to the max
Eric Sloof – NTPRO.NL
2. Introduction
• Eric Sloof
• VMware Certified Instructor
• Freelance VMware Consultant
• Blogger at NTPRO.NL
3. Agenda
• About The Virtualization EcoShell
• The EcoShell Console
• Task Automation
• Administrative Reports
• Getting Started
• Configuring Virtualization EcoShell
• Demo
• Twitter Aliases
4. About the Virtualization EcoShell
The goal of the Virtualization EcoShell is to
provide a freeware desktop application
for novice and expert IT administrators
leveraging Windows PowerShell™
scripts across their multi-platform virtual
environments.
6. Task Automation
Reduce errors from manual processes
across multiple areas of responsibility
through the script-based administration of
repetitive and complex tasks inherent in
virtualization infrastructures.
7. Administrative Reports
Provide pre-defined and customizable
reports as well as automated maps
without hassle in HTML, XML and CSV
formats, including support for Microsoft®
Visio.
9. Powerful Script Assistance
Cushion and ramp up script creation by
exposing, analyzing and troubleshooting
script output for common Windows
PowerShell commands.