After deploying your vCenter Server Appliance, what address do you use to manage your vCenter Server inventory with the vSphere Client?

The correct choice for managing your vCenter Server inventory with the vSphere Client is to use the address structured as https://vCenter_Server_FQDN_or_IP_address/ui. This URL format specifically indicates that you are accessing the vSphere Client interface securely via HTTPS, which is essential for protecting the communication between the client and the server.

Using "https" ensures that any data transferred is encrypted, which is critical for security and compliance in a virtualized environment. The "/ui" at the end of the address indicates that you are reaching the user interface of the vSphere Client, providing the expected graphical interface for managing the vCenter Server.

The full Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) or IP address will resolve the specific instance of the vCenter Server you are trying to manage, ensuring that your requests are accurately directed to the correct server. Using this approach helps to standardize access to the management interface across various environments.

In contrast, URLs that lack encryption or refer to local addresses do not meet the best practices for accessing vCenter. An address with "http" would expose data to potential interception, while "localhost" links to the local machine and won't connect to a remote vCenter instance. Similarly, specifying the port 443 directly is