HTTP Access to vSphere Server Files

In most cases, client applications interact with vSphere servers by using the vSphere Web Services SDK, as explained in vSphere API Programming Model. In some cases, direct access to configuration files, log files, and other data on an ESXi or vCenter Server systems is more efficient. This appendix explains direct file access.

The appendix includes the following topics:

■	Introduction to HTTP Access

■	URL Syntax for HTTP Access