Introduction to GOVC and JSON Query for Virtual Infrastructure Scripting - A Practical Guide

Learn to automate and script virtual infrastructure management through a practical demonstration of GOVC CLI and JSON Query tools in this 43-minute technical talk from VMUG Belgium. Explore real-world applications of GOVC for querying, creating, and editing vSphere objects including hosts, clusters, and virtual machines. Master combining GOVC's JSON output with JQ processing through hands-on examples drawn from projects like cpodfactory and vmware-download. Discover practical automation techniques through live troubleshooting scenarios, starting with foundational concepts before diving into advanced GOVC capabilities, JSON Query implementation, and understanding tool limitations. Perfect for IT professionals interested in infrastructure automation and scripting who want to streamline their VMware environment management workflows.