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Hey there, vCD fans! As you know, vCloud Director (vCD) 9.0 has recently been released, and it features an all-new HTML5 Tenant UI Portal that is not only visually stunning but also packed with functionality. While the HTML5 Tenant UI has a limited scope of features compared to the legacy Flex-based web console, it’s still an excellent example of vCD’s ongoing enhancements.
During a recent discussion on Slack with Mark Ukotic, he expressed his excitement about the Web Console coming to the HTML5 UI. I couldn’t help but chuckle and think, “Well, it’s already there!” But let me explain why you might have missed this feature.
On the Virtual Machines page, you can click on the VMware graphic, which will open a Web Console window. However, here’s the catch – the mouse won’t change to indicate that the area is hot, so most people assume that the option to launch the Web Console isn’t there. But if you click on it, voila! The Web Console window will pop up, and you’ll be able to interact with the VM.
Please note that this console is very limited in terms of remote actions you can perform. There’s a lot more functionality available in the VMware Remote Console…hopefully, we’ll see that available to launch through the new Tenant UI in upcoming versions. If the VM is powered off, you’ll get the following message if you try to click on the image:
“This virtual machine is currently powered off. Please power it on before accessing the web console.”
So there you have it! The Web Console is indeed present in the new HTML5 Tenant UI of vCD 9.0, albeit not super obvious. I hope this discovery has sparked your interest and excitement about the future of vCD. As always, we can expect great things from VMware and the vCD team.
In conclusion, the new HTML5 Tenant UI in vCD 9.0 is a significant step forward for the platform, and the inclusion of the Web Console, although limited, is a great start. Who knows what other exciting features and enhancements we’ll see in upcoming versions? The future looks bright for vCD and its community!
Remember to keep an eye on the official VMware blog and other reliable sources for updates and information about vCD and other VMware products. And as always, join the conversation on Slack or other social media platforms to connect with fellow vCD enthusiasts and share your experiences and insights. Happy virtualizing!