Chapter 1. Overview


The Python software development kit is a collection of classes and functions that allows you to interact with the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager in Python-based projects. By downloading these classes and functions and adding them to your project, you can access a range of functionality for high-level automation of administrative tasks.
The Python software development kit uses the rhevm-sdk-python package, which is available to systems subscribed to a Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization entitlement pool in Red Hat Subscription Manager.

1.1. Prerequisites

To install the Python software development kit, you must have:
  • A system where Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6 or 7 is installed. Both the Server and Workstation variants are supported.
  • A subscription to Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization entitlements.

Important

The rhevm-sdk-python package must be installed on each system where scripts that use the software development kit will be run.

Important

The software development kit is an interface for the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization REST API. As such, you must use the version of the software development kit that corresponds to the version of your Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization environment. For example, if you are using Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.5, you must use the version of the software development kit designed for 3.5.
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