pyVmomiLast Updated December 16, 2024
pyVmomi is an open-source Python binding for several vSphere SOAP-based
APIs.
The pyVmomi package provides a convenience layer on top of the core VIM API and the
following related extension APIs that use the SOAP/XML protocol:
- ESX Agent Manager
- Storage Policy API
- Storage Monitoring Service (SMS)
pyVmomi is notable for:
- Simplified approach to connection, authentication, and retrieval of the ServiceContent object
- Module to handle client-server synchronization and asynchronous task tracking
- Convenient retrieval of managed object properties
- Facility to interface with vCenter Single Sign-On
For more information about using the pyVmomi, see the following documentation: