Register a Virtual Machine

You can register a virtual machine configuration file and data file to create a corresponding virtual machine record on the platform. After registration, the virtual machine is managed uniformly by the platform.

• Make sure the platform is installed with a valid Advanced Edition license.
• Only SAN storage, local storage, and NFS storage support virtual machine registration. Before registration, the data storage must be attached to the cluster, and the cluster must contain a host.
• The same VM configuration file cannot be registered multiple times on the same host.
• For VMs with TPM, ensure the corresponding key provider is configured on the platform before registration

1. In the navigation pane, click Inventory > Data Storage.

2. Select the target data storage, and then click Actions > Register VM.

3. In the Register VM dialog, set the following parameters:

   • Configuration File: Select the configuration file for the virtual machine you want to register.
   • VM Name: Set a name for the virtual machine.
   • Group: Select the group for the virtual machine.
   • Location: Specify where the virtual machine runs.

4. Click OK.