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Table 4‑7. Configuration Parameters in the new_vcsa Section, vc Subsection (Continued)
Name Type Description
target
string or
array
The target cluster, ESXi host, or resource pool on which you want to deploy the new
appliance. This is the target you specified with the datacenter parameter. This path
must end with a cluster name, ESXi hostname, or resource pool name.
Important You must provide the name that is displayed in the vCenter Server
inventory. For example, if the name of the target ESXi host is an IP address in the
vCenter Server inventory, you cannot provide an FQDN.
Note All values are case-sensitive.
If you want the deployed appliance to be listed in a different location within the data
center's hierarchy, use the vm_folder parameter described below.
If the target cluster, ESXi host, or resource pool is located in a folder or a structure of
folders, the value must be a comma-separated list of strings or a comma-separated list
as a single string. For example,
["parent_folder", "child_folder", "esxi-host.domain.com"]
or
"parent_folder, child_folder, esxi-host.domain.com"
If the target ESXi host is part of a cluster, use a comma-separated list of strings or a
comma-separated list as a single string to provide the path. For example,
["cluster_name", "esxi-host.domain.com"]
or
"cluster_name, esxi-host.domain.com"
If you are deploying to a resource pool, include the label Resources before the
resource pool name. For example:
["cluster_name", "Resources", "resource_pool_name"]
Note Pre-checks verify only the memory of the resource pool.
vm_folder
string Optional. The name of the VM folder to which to add the appliance.
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