So, after vSphere 5.1 was released, I, like many others, could not wait to get my lab upgraded and dive in.  Uncharacteristically, I RTFM and was surprised to see no versions of view were supported!?!   Torn between living on the edge and patiently waiting, I again did the opposite of my normal behavior and waited.

Thankfully as of Friday, this is no longer the case.  An updated ESXi 5.1 image is available that fully supports View 5.1!  I can finally upgrade my lab and feel the warm fuzziness of a supported configuration.  I can also marvel at my complete lack of reckless abandon and oddly unnerving patience.