Master the VMware SDK to Get the Most from Virtualization

While offering an incredible amount of power and flexibility out of the box, VMware’s leading virtualization platform can be fine-tuned and adjusted to provide even more functionality! Like many software programs and platforms, VMware’s programs, such as vSphere, have a SDK (software development kit) available to developers and architects, allowing them to custom develop software solutions to implement on the VMware platform, as well as fine-tuning VMware performance. VMware also offers an API (application programming interface) kit, allowing for the development and delivery of custom applications on the VMware platform.

VMware’s SDK and API allow professionals to customize their VMware experience, making it possible to do everything from automating maintenance, to optimizing server performance, and delivering better end-user applications. 

There are many resources available to developers, architects and other professionals who want to unleash the full power of the VMware platform by developing within the SDK and API toolsets; however, one resource stands above the rest - VMware VI and vSphere SDK. Written by Steve Jin – a software architect and developer with extensive experience working on the VMware platform – this VMware API guide and SDK manual serves as both a learning guide and reference material, covering all the major aspects of both toolsets. Jin uses his extensive experience in VMware development and management to guide readers through common uses of the SDK and API, and introduces them to using the API to develop custom applications for end-users.


Not only does Jin’s guide cover all aspects of using the SDK and API, it also covers how the VI SDK and vSphere API fit into the VMware environment – showing you how to use them from the ground-up, starting with basic theory and instruction before moving on to more advanced applications. Everything from virtual machine management to using the SDK in monitoring VI performance is covered.

While the guide is useful to both beginner and advanced users, there are many other resources available, including official SDK and API documentation from VMware. There are also open-source vSphere simulators that allow you to practice your VMware development at home, like the SimDK kit from Sourceforge. However, be aware that open-source vSphere simulators are not endorsed by VMware and not certified to be accurate.

VMware vSphere and Virtual Security

The VMware platform is now used by thousands of enterprises and businesses to deliver mission-critical data and applications to millions of devices. However, the popularity of virtualization systems in today’s environment has also made them a security risk. Managing security risks on the VMware platform can seem daunting – but Edward Haletky, a leading VMware expert, has offered a comprehensive guide to VMware security. Haletky helps virtualization professionals address security risks and implement effective security measures and practices to ensure the safety of enterprise data and the stability of critical applications.



VMware vSphere and Virtual Infrastructure Security: Securing the Virtual Environment not only offers the basics of using VMware security tools and identifying security threats, but details exactly how to mitigate and address current security threats and configure VMware infrastructure for more security. From the basics of virtual server security, to explaining the unique features and risks of VMware platforms, Haletky’s guidance covers everything needed to effectively secure VMware platforms.



One of our most popular VMware books, VMware vSphere and Virtual Infrastructure Security: Securing the Virtual Environment covers many topics, including:

•    Security threats that VMkernel addresses and those it does not
•    Mitigating risks of backup, performance management and other operations
•    Secure virtual desktop infrastructure
•    Securing virtualized storage
•    Protecting clustered environments which use VMware High Availabilty, vMotion and more
•    Auditing infrastructure for risk and conducting investigations after a possible breach

Today’s enterprises demand both performance and security on their VMware environments. With Haletky’s guide, you can learn the skills needed for effective security on VMware platforms and get the knowledge needed to be an expert in the field of virtualization.