vSphere Web Client
The VMware vSphere Web Client was introduced with vSphere 5.0 and had limited appeal due to the lack of
administrative capability. Recent versions of the vSphere Web Client matched capability to that of the trusted
Virtual Infrastructure Client (VI Client). The vSphere Web Client is now the only client used to manage any new
technology or feature introduced with vSphere 5.1 and higher (for instance, vCenter Single Sign-On).
The latest vSphere Web Client is designed to manage thousands of objects with the use of enhanced navigation
based on relationships. It is loaded with features for retrieving information quickly and effectively (tagging,
filters, and so on).
The vSphere Web Client is a centralized infrastructure component delivered as a Tomcat server back end with
an Adobe Flex–enabled browser on the workstation of the end user. This improved architecture removes the
dependency for the thick client (VI Client) on the workstation of the end user and can upgrade all users in one
simple procedure as well as centralize the use of client plug-ins.