You can change the timeout value by editing the webclient.properties file. Configure the vSphere Client Timeout Valueīy default, the vSphere Client sessions close after 120 minutes of idle time, requiring the user to log in again to resume using the client.You can export the contents of an inventory list view to a CSV file. Keyboard shortcuts allow you to navigate quickly or perform a task in the vSphere Client.

Drag is an alternative way to initiate operations that are available in the context menu, such as Move To and Migrate. You can select an inventory object, and while holding the left mouse button you can drag it to another object. You can use sortable columns and input filters to sort and find objects in your vSphere Client inventory that meet certain criteria. You can search the inventories of all vCenter Server systems.

With the vSphere Client, you can search the inventory for objects that match specified criteria. You must manually refresh the data in the vSphere Client to see changes made to objects by other users during your session. The VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in provides Integrated Windows Authentication and Windows-based smart card functionality.

Install the VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in.

With Client Plug-In Management you can monitor plug-in downloads, deployments, upgrades, and undeployments. You can use the Global Inventory Lists navigator to browse and select objects in the vSphere inventory as an alternative to the hierarchical inventory tree.

Navigate the vSphere Inventory by Using the Global Inventory Lists Navigator.

You can also configure a custom login message and provide а check box for user consent. You can add a login message to the vSphere Client login page.

Manage the Login Message to the vSphere Client Login Page.

You can use the vSphere Client to log in to vCenter Server and manage your vSphere inventory.

Later versions of these browsers are likely to work, but have not been tested. Supported Guest Operating Systems and Browser Versions for the vSphere Client. VMware has tested and supports the following guest operating systems and browser versions for the

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