Get-XenVIF

Last published : Nov 12, 2026
Gets the VIF objects in the pool.
Related information
VIF cmdlets

Syntax

Get-XenVIF [[-Ref] <XenRef[VIF]>] [-BestEffort] [-SessionOpaqueRef <string>]
    [<CommonParameters>]
Get-XenVIF [-Uuid] <guid> [-BestEffort] [-SessionOpaqueRef <string>] [<CommonParameters>]

Description

Retrieves the VIF objects in the pool. With no parameters the cmdlet returns the whole collection; use -Uuid or -Ref to select one.
VIF: A virtual network interface.

Parameters

-BestEffort

If set, the cmdlet continues processing further objects instead of throwing a terminating error when an operation fails for one object.
Attribute Value
Type SwitchParameter
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-Ref

The VIF object to operate on, specified by its opaque reference.
Attribute Value
Type XenRef[VIF]
Required False
Position 0
Accepts pipeline input True (ByPropertyName)
Aliases opaque_ref

-SessionOpaqueRef

The session object on which to run the cmdlet. This overrides the default session and lets you target a specific open XenServer connection.
Attribute Value
Type string
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-Uuid

The UUID of the VIF to operate on.
Attribute Value
Type guid
Required True
Position 0
Accepts pipeline input True (ByPropertyName)

Inputs

  • XenRef[VIF]
  • guid

Outputs

  • VIF[]

Examples

Example 1: List every VIF

PS> Get-XenVIF
Retrieves every VIF object in the pool. With no parameters the cmdlet fetches the whole collection.

Example 2: Retrieve one VIF by uuid

PS> Get-XenVIF -Uuid 1871ac51-ce6b-efc3-7fd0-28bc65aa39ff
Retrieves a single VIF. -Uuid is the way to be sure of exactly one object.

Example 3: Retrieve one VIF by reference

PS> Get-XenVIF -Ref OpaqueRef:f433bf7b-2b0c-5f53-7018-7d195addb3ca
Retrieves a single VIF. -Ref takes the opaque reference, which is what the API itself uses and what the records hold.
  • VIF cmdlets
  • Class: VIF
  • Using the XenServer PowerShell module