| Version | File Name | File Size (Approx.) | Build Number | |---------|-----------|---------------------|---------------| | vSphere Client 6.0 (Base) | VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-2502222.exe | ~350 MB | 2502222 | | vSphere Client 6.0 (Alternative) | VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-3562874.exe | ~350 MB | 3562874 | | vSphere Client 6.0 Update 3 | VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-5112508.exe | ~350 MB | 5112508 |
To download vSphere Client 6.0, you can use the following :
We highly recommend transitioning away from the vSphere 6.0 C# desktop client. vSphere 6.0 includes built-in web management tools that do not require any local software installations. 1. vSphere Web Client (Flash-Based) vsphere client 6.0 download link
Before downloading and installing vSphere Client 6.0, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is strictly required. Storage : 400 MB available disk space. Memory : 1 GB RAM minimum. Transition to Web Clients | Version | File Name | File Size (Approx
VMware vSphere 6.0 reached its End of General Support on March 12, 2022. Extended Support may still be available for customers with specific contracts, but Broadcom no longer actively develops or releases security patches for this version.
Ideal for troubleshooting hosts when vCenter is down. Transition to Web Clients VMware vSphere 6
| | Possible Cause(s) | Solution(s) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Installation Fails or is Blocked | Firewall or antivirus software | Temporarily disable firewall/antivirus; add installer to trust list | | Installation Fails | Missing .NET Framework | Verify .NET Framework version; install latest version from Microsoft if needed | | Connection to vCenter Fails | Unsupported vCenter version | vSphere C# Client cannot connect to vCenter 6.5 or later | | Performance Issues | Host firewall or network | Check for restrictive firewall rules on ESXi hosts |
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is strictly required. If it is missing, the installer will attempt to download it, which requires an active internet connection. Hardware: Minimum 2GB RAM and 1GB of free disk space. Installation Steps: