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Is vSphere HTML5 Client now superior to vSphere Web Client? Or is there still room for both?
The HTML5 client was first introduced in vSphere 6.5 as the future client that will eliminate some of the headaches of using the vSphere Web Client. I’m sure we’ve all experienced the heartache and slowness of using the vSphere Web Client in 6.0 and 5.5, it was pretty clunky. Also, during that time there was talk of the vSphere .Net-based client being discontinued. Most VMware administrators were upset. So VMware made a much more sleek and efficient vSphere client based on HTML5 and I have to say, it is very smooth indeed. I spend every day in vSphere and this is now my preferred way of managing my VMware infrastructure. Let’s go over some of the differences compared to the vSphere Web Client.
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From a platform perspective, the vSphere Web Client is based on Apache Flex, which used to be called Adobe Flex. Adobe Flex is a Flash-based platform so it requires Adobe Flash to be installed in order to run. I’ve used my fair share of management tools, and the ones that are Flash or Java-based were very frustrating to run. They require specific versions of Java/Flash and whatever device you use to load up the management interface will need to have these 3rd party applications patched and managed which creates more work. Plus, no one wants to hassle with installing Flash to access the vSphere Web Client at 2AM in the morning when your doing maintenance on a VMware cluster. Ain’t nobody got time for that!:
The vSphere Client is HTML5 based, which means no 3rd party applications are necessary to run it. All that is required is to have a recently updated web browser. Below is a list of each browser and the lowest version required to run the vSphere Client:
*Internet Explorer version 11.0.96
*Google Chrome version 50
*Mozilla Firefox version 45
*Microsoft Edge version 38
Now lets go over the graphical differences between the two. Below is a screenshot of both the vSphere Web Client and the vSphere Client. The vSphere Web Client has smaller font and is very “boxy” compared to the HTML5 version. The vSphere Client wins the “eye candy” award. It has smoother look and feel to it, as well as being easier on the eyes to read.
vSphere Web Client:
vSphere Client:
Now, for every good thing there is always a caveat. The caveat with the vSphere Client is that it is currently missing some of the functions that you can do with the vSphere Web Client. For example, the ability to add and assign licenses is not yet integrated into the vSphere Client. So in order to add licenses, you will need to use the vSphere Web Client. Unfortunately this means that the HTML5 tool is not fully complete yet, however, VMware has done a good job of adding in the features and functionality that are required for most day to day use cases. So for me, I’ll use the vSphere Client for most of my day to day tasks and then switch back to the vSphere Web Client if I have to perform a task that is not yet included in the vSphere Client. If you are curious about what functions are not in the vSphere Client, check out VMware’s documentation here. Look under the “unsupported functionality” section. This documentation is also for vSphere Client 6.7 or vSphere Client 6.5 Update 2. Fear not, the limited functionality of the vSphere Client is just a temporary bump on VMware’s roadmap. They intend to eventually deprecate the vSphere Web Client all together and are SLOWLY adding in more functionality to the vSphere Client with each update. With the new introduction of vSphere Client 6.7 they have added in some more features, the documentation linked above list’s out what has been added.How to Access the vSphere Client
So, now that we know the main differences between the vSphere Web Client and the vSphere Client, how do we access them? You can access either of them by using their respective URL. In the below example, my VCenter server is named “vcenter1” so you would replace that with your own vCenter server name:
vSphere Client: https://vcenter1/ui
vSphere Web Client: https://vcenter1/vsphere-client
Typically what I do is bookmark each version on my web browser and then switch back and forth between the too as needed:
Additionally, you can get a shortcut for each link by simply browsing to your VCenter server in a web browser. Below is an example of the web interface on vSphere 6.7, but vSphere 6.5 has the same links, it’s just not as fancy looking:
It can be a pain to switch back and forth between the two, but eventually, down the road, we won’t have to. Some people just stick to using the vSphere Web Client for now until the new one is fully functional. However, for me personally, the HTML5 client is much smoother and I feel like I can do my job a lot faster than on the vSphere Web Client. I’m not an HTML5 or Flash developer, but it does seem like VMware is taking quite a bit of time to convert all the functions in their web client over to the new HTML5 client. Hopefully, they can make the full transition in future updates for vSphere 6.7. Let me know in the comments below what you think of the vSphere Client and if you’re still sticking with the vSphere Web Client for now.Wrap-Up
What about you? Are you sad to see the flash-based vSphere Web Client go? What have your experiences with the new HTML5 client been like? Let us know in the comments section below!
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In early 2016, VMware began including the embedded HTML5 host client for managing ESXi in version 6.0 U2 from your web browser. Meant to connect to and manage single ESXi clients, it’s a great solution for users getting started with a dedicated Mac (like a quad-core mini or a Mac Pro) running VMware at MacStadium.Update
The venerable William Lam of virtuallyGhetto noticed we were missing ESXi Embedded Host Client. He wrote a great article on this tool explaining its use that's worth checking out. We're ready to add any other suggestions that our readers may have.Here’s the Situation
You’ve just had a Mac mini setup with ESXi to move all of your software onto one machine. VMware ESXi is a great option to get the most out of a single server at MacStadium as it’s the only enterprise option available for virtualizing OS X, Windows, and Linux on one machine.
You’re probably using MacStadium because you personally use a Mac (let’s call it a MacBook Pro) for day-to-day work and recognize the potential of a hosted Mac. Rather than continue paying more for shared hosting at another provider (without OS X of course) you’d like one place to manage all of your servers.
The next step is obviously connecting to and managing your VMware single-server ESXi environment. This is where the VMware vSphere software suite comes into play. But wait, you've only got the MacBook Pro! Unfortunately for developers working on Apple hardware locally, there is no native VMware vSphere client available for OS X. Don’t give up, though; there are alternatives.Vsphere Client For Mac Os XWill There Ever be a Desktop App for OS X?
There was a glimmer of hope for Mac users in a preview of VMware vSphere 6.0. A thick (desktop) client was included that could be installed locally by Windows and Mac users (and presumably Linux in the future). Unfortunately, it disappeared in the next release candidate and has not been seen again.
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In older versions of VMware vSphere, a Windows desktop was the primary means of accessing vSphere environments. Now though, more and more users are taking advantage of the vSphere web client to access vSphere.
The catch with vSphere Web Client is that it’s only accessible if you have vCenter. On a single-server solution running ESXi, that means $99/month. Don’t give up hope just yet.What About VMware Fusion?
If you’re a recent convert to virtualization and tested the waters in VMware Fusion Pro on your local Mac machine, you’re in luck. VMware Fusion Pro for Mac includes the only truly native client for accessing your remote vSphere environment from OS X. If you’re not already using Fusion Pro is it worth it to purchase a license? At $200, it might be a hard sell for managing your single ESXi host.Can I Use Windows on my Mac?
If you’ve got Boot Camp on your Mac, you could save all of your work to a remote or shared partition, log out, reboot into Windows, open up your shared partition or remote folder, open the vSphere client, and finally connect to vSphere and manage your virtual machines. That’s a lot of steps but it is a viable solution. You could also run a Windows VM in VMware Fusion or Workstation Player.Is There Command Line Access?
Yes, you can partially manage your ESXi server using SSH. You’ll have to have access to a vSphere client temporarily to enable SSH access in ESXi. vCLI, the VMware vSphere Command-Line Interface, is also an alternative for management from a Linux or Windows system.Vsphere Client 5.5 DownloadDoes MacStadium Offer any Alternatives?
For single-server ESXi installations, we can make sure your server is always available whenever you need access from one of the above options. If you are in a testing phase and plan to move to a multi-host ESXi cluster, there is great news. We offer vCenter to all private cloud environments. A team of users on Mac’s can all manage vSphere using the included vSphere Web Client.
Don’t hesitate to reach us over live chat or by opening a support ticket if you have questions or need help with your Mac servers running ESXi. References