vSphere Client (HTML5) - Remote console requiring VMRC - can't use HTML5?

[digitalbath]

Hi guys,

I have deployed the latest version of vCenter 6.5 on ESXi 6.5 hosts.

When I go to the new vSphere Client (HTML5) I can't view the remote console of the servers without VRMC installed

I can however view them via the vSphere Flash client and connecting to the HTML5 management of the host directly

Is there a setting I need to enable or can you only view remote consoles on the HTML5 client with VRMC?

[Sreejesh_D]

can you see the option 'launch vm console'? please post the error screenshot you receive.

[digitalbath]

Hi,

Sorry for the slow reply.

I see the option "Launch Remote Console" but when I click it it prompts me to download VMRC.

I can view consoles on the flash Web Client without needing any additional software.

Is the VMRC required to view consoles on the HTML5 web client?

[PCTechStream]

You need to download & install VMRC make sure it's installed on your local system. Optionally, You can download the VMRC installer here

LINK: www.vmware.com/go/download-vmrc

VMware Remote Console (WMRC) provides console access and client device connection to VMs on a remote host. it's a standalone application for Windows and Mac OS that can be used in VMware vSphere

Raul.

VMware VDI Administrator.

http://ITCloudStream.com/

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[digitalbath]

Thanks for the reply. Annoying you can view the console without VMRC on the old web client but the new HTML5 web client needs additional software :smileyplain:

[LokeshHK · Accepted solution]

In HTML5 also you can open Web-console (without having VMRC)

Below are the steps.

1) Select the VM.

2) Go to Summary tab --> Click on the VM image(Make sure browser pop-ups are allowed)

Note: VM image link will be enabled only when VM is powered ON.

Regards

Lokesh

[JoeHudspath]

I am having this same issue but when I do what click the vm image it pops up the VMRC connection

[digitalbath]

Perfect! Exactly what I wanted! Thanks heaps!!