vSphere Web Services SDK Developer’s Setup Guide
About This Book
About the vSphere Web Services SDK
Knowledge Required for Using the vSphere Web Services SDK
Programming Languages Supported by the vSphere Web Services SDK
Types of Applications That You Can Build Using This SDK
Downloading the vSphere Web Services SDK
Configurations for Sample Authentication with Single Sign-On
vSphere Web Services SDK Package Contents
SDK Versions and VMware vSphere Product Compatibility
Setting Up for Java Development
Java Development Requirements for the Web Services SDK
Set Up for Java Development for the Web Services SDK
Software Downloads for the Web Services SDK
Set Up for Development Using JAX-WS with the Web Services SDK
Batch Files and Shell Scripts for Building and Running Samples in the Web Services SDK
Import Server Certificates into the Java Keystore for the Web Services SDK
Generating Stubs and Compiling Classes for the Web Services SDK
Precompiled JAX-WS Samples in the Web Services SDK
Use the Included Build Scripts in the Web Services SDK
Running the Web Services SDK SimpleClient Sample Application to Validate Setup
Run a Sample Application Using the Provided Scripts in the Web Services SDK
vSphere Server Certificates
Secure Client-Server Communications
Simplified Security Setup for Development Environment
Obtaining Server Certificates
Obtain Certificates Using the vSphere Client
Updating the Active Directory Group Policy to Accept Certificates
Endpoint Configuration for HTTP
Modifying Service Endpoint Configurations to Support HTTP
HTTP Configuration for Web Services API Endpoint
HTTP Configuration for Web Services API Endpoint on ESXi or vCenter Server for Windows
HTTP Configuration for Web Services API Endpoint on vCenter Server Appliance
HTTP Configuration for vSphere Automation API Endpoint