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# [Using vSphere PowerCLI Get-Annotation: Low Performance and possible Mitigations](https://sysdive.net/using-vsphere-powercli-get-annotation-low-performance-and-possible-mitigations?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

While working on a script used for compliance checking on vSphere virtual machines I noticed that getting annotations (custom attributes) from vSphere has quite a few peculiarities. One major disappointment was the very slow speed of the PowerCLI Cmd...

Aug 11, 2023 · 7 min read · sysdive.net  
Updated Aug 13, 2023  
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[Marcus Schommler](https://hashnode.com/@mschomm)

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Using Powershell for IT systems management

Started as a software developer specialized in UI and database design, later moved into IT systems administration. Working mainly with infrastructure and services based on Windows Server (Exchange 2016, Active Directory, WSUS, MDT, ...) and VMWare vSphere.

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