VCF Python SDK
All the Details You Must Know
Download:
The VCF Python SDK can be downloaded from the Broadcom developer portal and PyPI.
Supported VCF Components:
VCF Python SDK covers the following VCF components i. VMware vSphere Foundation (pyVmomi, vSphere Automation and VSAN) ii. SDDC Manager iii. VCF Installer
Getting Started:
A proper Python environment is required, nd ensure the pre-requisites are met. Please refer samples to understand the VCF component workflow to kickstart your automation journey.
The VCF component SDK samples are available in the Developer portal build deliverable and in the Github repository.
Installation:
The easiest and recommended way to install VCF SDK is from PYPI `pip install vcf-sdk`. However, this installation can be Customised to meet the diverse development environments and automation requirements.
Python Compatibility:
The VCF Python SDK for 9.0 is compatible with the latest supported Python versions 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 , and 3.13.
Please refer to the detailed compatibility notice HERE.
Other Interesting Details to Know
VCF API Documentation:
SDDC Manager, VCF Installer, VMware vSphere REST API Reference documentation, vSphere Web Services API & vSAN.
Support: Finding difficulties in using the VCF SDK?
For the SDK and API Support for Commercial and Enterprise Organisations, 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 generate and use python bindings using any third-party tools from raw API specifications, feel free to explore the VCF component API specifications.
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