Control vCenter VMs Using Postman (No vSphere Client Needed) | Full REST API Guide!

Control vCenter VMs Using Postman (No vSphere Client Needed) | Full REST API Guide!

Want to control vCenter VMs without using the vSphere client? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Postman and the vCenter REST API to get session IDs, list VMs, and power them on/off — all without logging into the vSphere client!
In this video, you’ll learn how to automate daily vCenter tasks using Postman and the vCenter REST API. We’ll cover everything from getting a session ID to listing virtual machines, powering off and powering on VMs — all without using the vSphere Client. This is perfect for IT professionals looking to explore vCenter automation using Postman and API automation testing using Postman in real-world lab environments.

📌 Topics Covered:
Connect Postman to VMware vCenter API
Get session ID from vCenter using Basic Auth
Retrieve full VM list from vCenter
Power off and power on VMs via REST API
Understand authentication and header settings
Practical Postman vCenter API scripting guide

🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Install and Set Up Postman
01:00 - Create Postman Account
02:10 - Get vCenter Session ID
04:30 - Get VM List from vCenter
06:20 - Power Off VM with vCenter API
07:50 - Power On VM with vCenter API
09:00 - Wrap-Up

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💬 Got Questions?
Let me know in the comments if you're having issues with Postman vCenter authentication steps, API calls, or need help with vCenter REST API Postman guide examples.

This video is part of our VMware automation tools series and is great for anyone looking to control vCenter server with API, manage VMs through scripts, or perform Postman VMware tutorials for lab or production environments.

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