Improvements to the vSphere 5.5 Web Client

Following VMware’s update of vSphere with an array of new and improved features, it is likely that Administrators are anxious to upgrade with a view to benefiting. Here then is a summary and details of some of the prime improvements and features.

Summary

The vSphere 5.5 Web Client comes with many important improvements and not least of all -- it is now supported on Mac OS X. There are many improvements in usability such as it supports Drag and Drop operations, refined search criteria through filters and the introduction of new items. It has the ability to create the new 64TB Virtual Machine Disk; vSphere 5.5 is fast in comparison while supporting Firebox and Google Chrome.

Features Added to vSphere 5.5 Web Client

 

Drag and Drop

Drag and Drop option enables Administrators quickly perform bulk actions. When Administrators use this option, then default action begins, thus helping accelerate workflow action. It enables Administrators perform bulk operations easily. Administrators can drag and drop multiple virtual machines to migrate those machines to the new host.

 

Filters

Administrators now can use filters to meet specific search criteria. Displayed objects are immediately updated to reflect the specific filters selected. Using filters, one can easily narrow down to the most significant objects. As an example, selecting checkbox filters can enable one to see all virtual machines on a host that are powered on and running a particular operating system.

 

Recent Items

Administrators spend most of their day working on a handful of objects. The new recent-items navigation enables them to navigate with ease, by clicking on their most commonly used objects.