You can run DCLI
commands as vCLI commands, from the
vCenter Server
Appliance shell, and from the command prompt of a
vCenter Server
Windows installation.
Important
Authentication options for DCLI commands differ from options
for vCLI host management commands. Users who run DCLI commands to monitor and
manage vCenter services must have the appropriate privileges.
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When you run DCLI commands
included with vCLI, you must be a user who can authenticate to vCenter Single
Sign-On and who is also authorized to perform the service, for example, manage
vCenter tags.
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When you run DCLI commands
from the
vCenter Server
Appliance shell, DCLI enables you to run some commands without
additional authentication. However, for management of certain services, you
might be prompted for a user name and password.