Download VMware Remote Console (VMRC)
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Issue/Introduction
The VMware Remote Console (VMRC) is a powerful, standalone application designed to streamline access to virtual machine (VM) consoles on remote hosts. It provides users with a seamless interface to perform essential console and device operations, including configuring operating systems, managing virtual hardware settings, and monitoring VM performance.
By integrating with VMware vSphere environments, VMRC enables IT professionals to connect to client devices and interact with virtual machines in real time. Whether modifying resources like RAM, CPU cores, and disk space, or troubleshooting operating systems on remote hosts, VMware Remote Console enhances efficiency, control, and accessibility for virtual infrastructure management.
This application is ideal for administrators and users who need direct VM access without relying on full-featured management clients, offering a lightweight yet robust solution for operational tasks.
Environment
- VMware vSphere 8.x
- VMware vSphere 7.x
- VMware Remote Console 12.x
- VMware Remote Console 11.x
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Follow these steps to download the VMware Remote Console (VMRC) installer:
- Go to the VMware vSphere download page, and select a product such as "VMware vSphere - Enterprise".
Note: If prompted, log in to the Broadcom support portal. - Select a release. Or, go directly to the VMware vSphere 8.0 download page.
- Click the Drivers & Tools tab.
- Search for "remote console".
- Expand the list for the required version of VMware Remote Console.
- Choose the appropriate build for Windows or Linux.
- Click the download icon.
Additional Information
The download link is also available through the vSphere Client.
- In the vSphere Client, navigate to a virtual machine in the inventory.
- Click the Summary tab.
- Next to "LAUNCH REMOTE CONSOLE", click the information icon.
- Click the Download Remote Console link.
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