VMware Remote Console (VMRC)
VMware vSphere contains the VMware Remote Console (VMRC) browser plug-in that can be loaded in supported web browsers. Web applications running in the browser can use the VMRC browser plug-in to access virtual machine console functions by using the VMRC JavaScript API. With a web application that uses the VMRC browser plug-in and the VMRC API, you can remotely access, and interact with, a virtual machine from any system with the appropriate web browser and operating system.
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Limitations of Using the VMRC Plug-in with Internet Explorer Browsers
When using the VMRC plug-in with Internet Explore browsers, the following limitations are observed:
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When a VM is accessed from Internet Explorer, the change in connection state is not properly displayed even after the VM is connected.
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When USB devices are connected to or disconnected from the target virtual machine, there is no response that the USB has been connected or disconnected.
This is because the VMRC browser plug-in does not properly handle events for Internet Explorer.
You can also launch a VM client to access the VM console using a standalone VMRC plug-in, if your existing VMRC browser plug-in no longer functions due to a browser update. For more information about using VMRC, refer VMware documentation.
You can also launch a VM client using remote desktop, web access, or the VNC console. For more information on launching a VM client using alternative access schemes, refer Cisco UCS Director Administration Guide.