To perform create and modify resource group operations using REST APIs for VMware vSphere, you must follow the prescribed sequence of REST API calls.
For each REST API, add https://<server>:<port> at the front of the REST API to form a complete endpoint.
Step | REST API | Comments |
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1 | /4.1/policies | Get Policies gets the list of VMware vSphere web client policies. Note the policyId that you want to use when creating the resource group and the policy frequency. If no policies are listed, then use the Create Policy REST API to create a new policy. |
2 | /4.1/resource-groups | Create a Resource Group creates a resource group with the specified policy. Pass the policyId from Step 1 and enter the policy frequency details in addition to all other required attributes. |
Step | REST API | Comments |
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1 | /4.1/resource-groups | Get List of Resource Groups gets the list of VMware vSphere web client resource groups. Note the resourceGroupId that you want to modify. |
2 | /4.1/policies | If you want to modify the assigned policies, Get Policies gets the list of VMware vSphere web client policies. Note the policyId that you want to use when modifying the resource group and the policy frequency. |
3 | /4.1/resource-groups/{resouceGroupId} | Update a Resource Group modifies the specified resource group. Pass the resourceGroupId from Step 1. Optionally, pass the policyId from Step 2 and enter the frequency details in addition to all other required attributes. |