Specifications

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VMware GSX Server Virtual Machine Guide
Configuring a Virtual Machine’s DVD-ROM or CD-ROM Drive from the
Management Interface
To configure a virtual machine’s DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, complete the following
steps.
1. In the Hardware page, under DVD/CD-ROM Drive, click Edit. The DVD/CD-ROM
Drive page appears.
2. To connect this virtual machine to the host’s DVD/CD-ROM drive, check
Connected.
3. To connect this virtual machine to the host’s DVD/CD-ROM drive when the
virtual machine is powered on, check Connect at Power On.
4. Specify whether to connect to the host’s DVD/CD-ROM drive or to an ISO image.
In the Device list, select System DVD/CD-ROM Drive or ISO Image.
5. Enter the location of the drive or ISO image in the Location field. For example,
the host’s CD-ROM drive could be D: or /dev/cdrom.
6. To use the client machine’s DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, make sure you are using
the physical drive, then check the Client Device check box For more information,
see Using the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM Drive on a Client on page 173.
7. Click OK to save your changes and close the window.