VMware's Power CLI Tool - Installing, configuring and connecting via Windows 8, 10 or 11 PowerShell.

Using Windows 8, 10 or 11, you'll need to run PowerShell as administrator. Confirm by clicking YES to the UAC dialog. Once loaded type the command below: An "Unsupported Repsoitory" message will show, asking if you would like to accept the first package or say yes to all packages. Type: "A" Yes to all of the repository items to complete the install. The actual install can take between 20 - 40 minutes. This will all be happening in the background. Sadly PowerShell doesn't show the progress. Once installed Powershell will once again respond to your input. You can test PowerCLI by typing: Firstly, you'll likely expierence an error, not being able to connect to the host. (Unless you type your own host's IP address) Secondly, notice the CEIP message showing in yellow, we can choose not to enter this programe by entering another command to edit the configuration file: This step doen't have to be completely. But if you don't want to be a part of this and also don't want to say no each time you use the tool. Then this will keep you happy. When connecting to hosts, you many also notice the warning message about an unsupport certificate. Althugh this is important if can also be annoying if you on your local network. However, if your in a live enviroment then I wiould advise that you don't run this command for security resons. You are now ready to connect to hosts via PowerCLI. To do so, use the command below, followed by the IP address of the host your wanting to connec to. Upon successful connection, you'll be prompted to enter the user name and password.