Older ESXi hosts (pre-6.5) still struggle with modern browser compatibility.
The IT team decided to deploy the vSphere Client for Linux, a native Linux client that allows administrators to manage their vCenter Server and ESXi environments from a Linux desktop. The client provided a familiar interface for Linux users, making it easier for them to manage their virtual infrastructure.
By deploying the vSphere Client for Linux, the IT team experienced several benefits:
Enables console access to VMs from Linux:
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