Hi,
I have found a great script by LucD (http://www.lucd.info/2009/12/02/raiders-of-the-lost-vmx/#more-1103) but I would like to be able to have the templates imported to a specific folder.
As always LucD's scripts are stunning and a great asset to everyone.
I hope there is a quick bit of code that I can add to the script to get this finally resolved.
Solution isn't that difficult.
I added a new parameter called -Folder.
With that parameter you can specify the name of the target folder or the folder object.
That 2nd option is there to allow you to specify a specific folder when you have folders with the same name in your environment.
Some sample calls
Register-VMX -dsNames "datastore1" -Template:$true -Folder (Get-Folder Templates -Location (Get-Datacenter MyDatacenter)) Register-VMX -dsNames "datastore1" -Template:$true -Folder "Templates"
Let me know if the attached script works.
If yes, I will update my blog post.
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Thanks for the kind words.
You are using the -Template parameter I assume.
What is missing, if I understand correctly, is that you want ot be able to specify a 'blue'folder where the templates need to be registered ?
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Hi LucD,
Yes that is correct I would like to have the templates or vmx files going to certain folders. In the case of the vmtx files imported I would like to have them registered to a folder called 'Templates'.
I hope that makes sense and the solution is easy.
Solution isn't that difficult.
I added a new parameter called -Folder.
With that parameter you can specify the name of the target folder or the folder object.
That 2nd option is there to allow you to specify a specific folder when you have folders with the same name in your environment.
Some sample calls
Register-VMX -dsNames "datastore1" -Template:$true -Folder (Get-Folder Templates -Location (Get-Datacenter MyDatacenter)) Register-VMX -dsNames "datastore1" -Template:$true -Folder "Templates"
Let me know if the attached script works.
If yes, I will update my blog post.
Blog: lucd.info Twitter: @LucD22 Co-author PowerCLI Reference
Hi LucD,
I can confirm that I have tried both and it works like a charm. I cannot thank you enough for the scripts that you produce and would like to know what you think is one of the better books to buy to get a better understanding of PowerCli.
Well, I'm probably a bit biased, but there is a good book going to come out shortly. 😉
And there is also Hal's book.
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Hi LucD,
I have to say I'm really looking forward to the book and sure many people will be buying it. Many thanks again for the help today.