If you need to manage , use the VMware Host Client (ESXi’s web interface) or the vSphere HTML5 Client (via vCenter). For Windows, you should install the vSphere CLI or PowerCLI instead.
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It is available on VMware’s old download portal (requires login), but again, this is not recommended for production or security-sensitive environments . If you need to manage , use the