Specifications

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5. Select a name and directory for the virtual machine.
The name specified here is used in the VMware Virtual Machine Console and the
VMware Management Interface. It is also used as the name of the directory
where the files associated with this virtual machine are stored.
Each virtual machine must have its own directory. All associated files, such as the
configuration file and the disk file, are placed in this directory.
Windows hosts: The virtual machine directory and its files are stored in the
default location <installdrive>:\Virtual Machines.
Linux hosts: The virtual machine directory and its files are stored in the default
location /var/lib/vmware/Virtual Machines.
If some users without access to this host need to access this virtual machine, you
may consider placing the virtual machine files in a location that is accessible to
them. For more information, see Sharing Virtual Machines with Other Users in
the VMware GSX Server Administration Guide.
Note: You can change the default location from the console; choose Host >
Settings > General. Click Browse to select a new path. Make sure that you locate
the virtual machine in a unique directory.
Virtual machine performance may be slower if your virtual hard disk is on a
network drive. For best performance, be sure the virtual machine’s directory is
on a local drive. However, if other users need to access this virtual machine, you
should consider placing the virtual machine files in a location that is accessible
to them. For more information, see Sharing Virtual Machines with Other Users in
the VMware GSX Server Administration Guide.
If you selected Typical as your configuration path, go to step 9.
If you selected Custom as your configuration path, continue with the steps for
customizing your virtual machine configuration.