Writing vSphere SDK for Perl Scripts

This chapter uses a simple example script to illustrate how to write a vSphere SDK for Perl script. The chapter also explores the basics of the vSphere API object model.

Note This chapter does not discuss Perl basics. You are expected to know Perl and to understand its programming conventions. When you develop a vSphere SDK for Perl script, follow Perl standards for filenames, imports, and general processing flow. Use the appropriate filename extension for the type of script or application you are creating (.pl on Windows and .pl or no suffix on UNIX-like systems).

The chapter includes these topics:

■	Basic vSphere SDK for Perl Script

■	Understanding Server-Side Objects

■	Understanding Perl View Objects

■	Working with View Object Property Values

■	Understanding Operations and Methods

■	Updating View Objects