🚀 Introducing the First VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) JAVA SDK – Version 9.0!

The wait is over! Simplify and automate your VCF operations like never before. The VCF JAVA SDK 9.0 empowers you with:
✅ Seamless API Access to manage workload domains, lifecycle operations, and more.
✅ Developer-Friendly JAVA tools for fast, intuitive scripting.
✅ Out-of-the-Box Automation to streamline deployments and reduce manual effort.

Unlock the future of private cloud management today!

📥 Download Now: Explore the possibilities and elevate your VMware Cloud Foundation experience!

🌟 What's Inside the First VCF JAVA SDK (9.0)? 🌟

The inaugural release of the VMware Cloud Foundation JAVA SDK delivers:
✅ vSphere JAVA bindings 
✅ SDDC Manager bindings
✅ VCF Installer bindings
✅ Comprehensive Documentation: Sample scripts and guides to get you started.

Take control of your VCF environment with the power of JAVA!

VCF JAVA SDK

The VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Java SDK is your gateway to seamless cloud infrastructure management and automation. Designed with simplicity, flexibility, and efficiency, this SDK empowers Java developers and IT professionals to unlock the full potential of their VCF deployments.

All the Details You Must Know

Download:
The VCF Java SDK can be downloaded from the Broadcom developer portal and from Maven Central. 

Supported VCF Components: 
VCF Java SDK covers the following VCF  components i. vSphere (vCenter & vSAN)  ii. SDDC Manager iii. VCF Installer

Getting Started: 
The VCF SDK libraries can be quickly deployed by importing `vcf-sdk-bom`. Please refer to the Getting started guide for more information.  Please refer to the included samples to understand the VCF component workflow and kickstart your automation journey. The VCF component SDK samples are available in the VCF Java SDK GitHub repository and in the developer portal build deliverable here.

Java Compatibility: 
The VCF Java SDK for 9.0 is compatible with the latest supported Java LTS versions: 11, 17, 21. It is strongly recommended to use one of those versions when integrating the SDK into custom applications and when running the samples.

Migrating Legacy Applications:  The VCF Java SDK comes with various improvements in bringing together the legacy vSphere Automation SDK , vSphere Management SDK and vSAN Management SDK . The existing application using these SDKs should follow the Migration guide to contain the breaking changes and adapt to the changed requirements.

Other Interesting Details to Know

VCF API Documentation:  Virtual Infrastructure JSON API(or the older vSphere Web Services API),  VMware vSphere REST API, vSAN, SDDC Manager, VCF Installer

Security: 
For security purposes, the VCF Java SDK JAR files are signed with these PGP keys. 

Support: 
Finding difficulties in using the VCF SDK?
For the Broadcom support, please refer to the VMware SDK and API Support program.
For community support, please explore discussions in GitHub and VMware {code}. 

VCF API Specifications: 
If you would like to use "off-the-shelf" tools in your automation strategy, feel free to explore the VCF component API specifications.

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