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VMware Server UI (Secure)
Port 8333 is commonly used by VMware Server as a secure web interface for management. This interface provides administrators with access to control and configure virtual machines remotely through a browser-based console, offering convenient virtualization management capabilities..
Port 8333 is designated primarily for the VMware Server Management User Interface, delivered via a secure web interface. It enables administrators to connect to the VMware host through HTTPS, providing access to management functions like creating, configuring, and monitoring virtual machines. This secure access facilitates remote management without requiring direct console access.
Typically, this port operates alongside port 8222, which hosts the non-secure HTTP version of the interface, while 8333 focuses on encrypted communications. By leveraging secure protocols, it aims to protect sensitive management operations and credentials transmitted between client browsers and the server.
Despite its intended use for secure administration, the service running on port 8333 might be unofficial or configured differently across environments. Some organizations may repurpose the port or disable it entirely based on their security policies and virtualization management strategies.