For general Web development work, you need a
C# development environment and the .NET Framework. To work with the VMware
vSphere Web Services API, you need the vSphere Web Services SDK and additional
tools available from Microsoft.
Procedure
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Install the Microsoft Visual programming
environment, such as Microsoft Visual C# or Microsoft Visual Studio.
Use Microsoft Visual
Studio 2012.
When you install Visual Studio, select the
option
Microsoft Foundation Classes for
C++.
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Obtain the Microsoft .NET Framework, if it
is not included in the Microsoft Visual programming environment.
Use .NET version 4.5
or later, depending on your Visual Studio version.
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Install Microsoft Windows Driver Kit (WDK).
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Download and unzip the VMware vSphere Web
Services SDK package from the VMware Web site at
https://developercenter.vmware.com.