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Parameters for the virtual disk size and provisioning settings.
In addition to the information for a Typical configuration, for a Custom configuration, verify that you have
the following information:
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Virtual machine version.
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Number of CPUs and memory size.
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Number of NICs, network to connect to, and network adapter types.
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SCSI controller type.
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Disk type (new disk, existing disk, RDM, or no disk).
Procedure
1 On the Configuration page of the New Virtual Machine wizard, select an option for creating the virtual
machine.
2 Click Next.
The Name and Location page appears.
What to do next
Select a name and location for the virtual machine.
Enter a Name and Location for the Virtual Machine in the vSphere
Client
The name you enter is used as the virtual machine’s base name in the inventory. It is also used as the name
of the virtual machine’s files.
The name can be up to 80 characters long. Names are not case-sensitive, so the name my_vm is identical to
My_Vm.
Prerequisites
Verify that you have an appropriate naming strategy in place.
Procedure
1 On the Name and Location page of the New Virtual Machine wizard, type a name.
2 Select a folder or the root of the datacenter.
NOTE This option is only available when you are connected to a vCenter Server system.
3 Click Next.
The Host / Cluster or the Resource Pool page opens.
Select a Host or Cluster in the vSphere Client
You can place the virtual machine in a cluster or on a host that is not in a cluster.
A cluster is a collection of ESXi hosts and associated virtual machines with shared resources and a shared
management interface. Grouping hosts into clusters allows you to enable many optional features that
enhance the availability and flexibility of your infrastructure.
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