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# Terraform vSphere Provider Dev Docs | ||
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This document is in place for developer documentation. User documentation is located [HERE](https://www.terraform.io/docs/providers/vsphere/) on Terraform's website. | ||
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Thank-you [@tkak](https://github.com/tkak) and [Rakuten, Inc.](https://github.com/rakutentech) for there original contribution of the source base used for this provider! | ||
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## Introductory Documentation | ||
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Both [README.md](../../../README.md) and [BUILDING.md](../../../BUILDING.md) should be read first! | ||
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## Base API Dependency ~ [govmomi](https://github.com/vmware/govmomi) | ||
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This provider utilizes [govmomi](https://github.com/vmware/govmomi) Go Library for communicating to VMware vSphere APIs (ESXi and/or vCenter). | ||
Because of the dependency this provider is compatible with VMware systems that are supported by govmomi. Much thanks to the dev team that maintains govmomi, and | ||
even more thanks to there guidance with the development of this provider. We have had many issues answered by the govomi team! | ||
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#### vSphere CLI ~ [govc](https://github.com/vmware/govmomi/blob/master/govc/README.md) | ||
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One of the great tools that govmomi contains is [govc](https://github.com/vmware/govmomi/blob/master/govc/README.md). It is a command line tool for using the govmomi API. Not only is it a tool to use, but also it's | ||
[source base](https://github.com/vmware/govmomi/blob/master/govc/) is a great resource of examples on how to exercise the API. |