Using Webservices to On/Off VM

[bravo2007]

Hi,

We are using Esxi 3.5 and 4 in our environment.

I am exploring functionality to use webservices to perform adminstrative activities. I am able to install SDK, compile .net code and work with it.

The simpleclient sample works for me and I can connect to the host and see all resources, however, when I tried to use Power OnOff API, i am getting "fault.RestrictedVersion.summary" exception . I cannot find any other details in the fault.

can someone advise whats this fault and how can I address it?

Thanks in advance...

[mcowger]

The Free version of ESXi (which is what you have installed) has Read Only APIs - you cannot make changes.

if you need to do SDK scripting, etc. against ESXi, you need to pay for it

--Matt

VCP, vExpert, Unix Geek, Storage Nerd

[J1mbo]

Not all the interfaces are read-only, basically just the VM actions.

Google 'script free licensed esxi' for more information.

http://blog.peacon.co.uk

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