About This Book - VMware VSHIELD APP 1.0.0 UPDATE 1 - API Programming Manual

About This Book

This manual, the vShield API Programming Guide, describes how to install, configure, monitor, and maintain the
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VMware vShield™ system by using REST API requests. The information includes step-by-step configuration
instructions and examples.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for anyone who wants to use REST API to install or use vShield in a VMware
vCenter™ environment. The information in this manual is written for experienced system administrators who
are familiar with virtual machine technology and virtual datacenter operations. This manual assumes
familiarity with vShield.
VMware Technical Publications Glossary
VMware Technical Publications provides a glossary of terms that might be unfamiliar to you. For definitions
of terms as they are used in VMware technical documentation go to http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs.
Document Feedback
VMware welcomes your suggestions for improving our documentation. If you have comments, send your
feedback to docfeedback@vmware.com.
vShield Documentation
The following documents comprise the vShield documentation set:
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vShield Administration Guide
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vShield Quick Start Guide
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vShield API Programming Guide, this guide
Technical Support and Education Resources
The following sections describe the technical support resources available to you. To access the current version
of this book and other books, go to
Online and Telephone Support
To use online support to submit technical support requests, view your product and contract information, and
register your products, go to http://www.vmware.com/support.
Customers with appropriate support contracts should use telephone support for the fastest response on
priority 1 issues. Go to http://www.vmware.com/support/phone_support.
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http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs.
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