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Data Object - ExtManagedEntityInfo(vim.ext.ManagedEntityInfo)

Property of

Extension

Extends

DynamicData

Since

vSphere API Release 5.0

Data Object Description

This data object contains information about entities managed by this extension. The data can be used by clients to show extra information about managed virtual machines or vApps, such as a custom icon and a description of the entity.

Properties

Name	Type	Description
description*	xsd:string	Description of this managed entity type. This is typically displayed by clients, and should provide users with information about the function of entities of this type.
iconUrl*	xsd:string	The URL to an icon in PNG format that is no larger than 256x256 pixels. This icon will be scaled to 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, and 128x128 if needed. The icon is shown for all entities of this type managed by this extension. Since vSphere API Release 5.1
smallIconUrl*	xsd:string	The URL to a 16x16 pixel icon in PNG format for entities of this type managed by this extension. The design of the icon should allow for the possibility of it being badged with the power state of the entity by the vSphere client. If you do not provide this icon, the icon at iconUrl, if found, is scaled down to 16x16 pixels.
type	xsd:string	Managed entity type, as defined by the extension. This matches the type field in the configuration about a virtual machine or vApp.
Properties inherited from DynamicData
None

*Need not be set
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