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Vsphere Client 6.0 Download Link -

Note: vSphere 6.0 is an older VMware release. This tutorial covers how to obtain the vSphere Client for vSphere 6.0, install it, and use it for common tasks. If you’re running newer vSphere versions, consider the vSphere Web Client / vSphere Client (HTML5) used in vSphere 6.5/6.7/7.0+.

The vSphere Client 6.0 (C# / Windows-based) is a legacy management application used for administering vCenter Server and ESXi hosts. While VMware has transitioned toward web-based management for newer versions, version 6.0 remains critical for older environments. Direct Download Links (Unofficial) Official direct download links on VMware’s site (now Broadcom Support

) can be difficult to locate due to product end-of-life transitions. However, the following specific installer files are standard for this version: vSphere Client 6.0 Update 3: Download VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-5112508.exe vSphere Client 6.0 Update 2a: Download VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-4437566.exe vSphere Client 6.0 (Base): Download VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-2502222.exe www.prolved.com Alternate Download Methods Direct from ESXi Host:

You can often download the client directly from your server by navigating to the IP address or Hostname

of your ESXi 6.0 host in a web browser. A "Download vSphere Client" link is typically available on the landing page. Broadcom Customer Connect: Log into the Broadcom Support Portal (formerly VMware Customer Connect) and search for the vsphere client 6.0 download link

download group to find the Windows client under "Drivers & Tools" or "Binary Downloads". Chocolatey Package Manager: If you use Chocolatey, you can install it via command line: choco install vmwarevsphereclient --version=6.0.0.6855219 Broadcom Community Key Considerations Compatibility:

The Windows-based vSphere Client 6.0 cannot manage virtual machines of version 10 or higher ; for those, you must use the vSphere Web Client. Operating System:

This client is designed for Windows and is often installed on management stations or jump boxes. Security Warnings:

When connecting, you may encounter certificate warnings. Installing the vCenter or ESXi Trusted Root CA certificate locally can resolve these pop-ups. specific update version Note: vSphere 6

of the 6.0 client for compatibility with your current ESXi build?

Running vSphere 6.0 in 2024 is a significant security risk.

VMware strongly advises against running vSphere 6.0 in production environments due to the cessation of security updates. The availability of the download link in the archives is primarily intended for:

Example:

  • PowerCLI example (connect to vCenter and list VMs): 
    Connect-VIServer -Server vcenter.example.com -User administrator@vsphere.local -Password 'P@ssw0rd'
Get-VM | Select Name, PowerState, NumCPU, MemoryGB
Disconnect-VIServer -Confirm:$false

    • VMware does not allow hotlinking, but the general pattern is:

    https://download3.vmware.com/software/vsphere/.../VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-<build>.exe

    You must be logged into Customer Connect for the link to work.

    If you already have vCenter Server 6.0 running:

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