VMware vCenter Reviews

What is VMware vCenter?

VMware vCenter is a powerful server management software that stands at the heart of VMware’s cloud and data center management ecosystem. It is designed to provide IT administrators with a centralized platform for managing virtualized hosts and virtual machines. One of the key features of vCenter is its extensibility through vSphere Client Plug-ins from VMware partners, which allows for the management of third-party elements directly within the vCenter environment. This integration capability significantly enhances the functionality of vCenter, enabling administrators to implement backup, data protection, server management, network management, and security management directly from the vCenter interface.

The vSphere Client Plug-in Certification Program, launched by VMware in 2016, ensures that plug-ins deliver optimal performance, adhere to a robust security model, and provide client isolation to safeguard against failures in one plug-in. This certification program enhances the overall user experience by ensuring that only certified plug-ins, which carry the “VMware-ready” logo, are used. The ecosystem of certified vSphere Web Client plug-ins includes offerings from major technology partners like Dell EMC, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Infinidat, Lenovo, NimbleStorage, and StorMagic, among others.