How to import a template?

[amcdougall]

Is there any way to import a template that is on the Datastore but not registered to a host?

Recently I removed a host from the cluster and re-added it to correct some logging issues. There were no VMs registered tot the host except for a template. I figured it would get added back once I re-added the host to the cluster. Unfortunatly it is not showing up at all in vCenter however it is still located on the datastore.

[Troy_Clavell · Accepted solution]

browse the datastore in which the template is on, find the .vmtx file, right click on it and "add to inventory"

[amcdougall]

Doh! Glad it was a simple fix. Thanks!

[MauroBonder]

Hello and Welcome to the forums.

You need search this templates > Configuration > Storage > Browse DataStore

search template.VMTX

right click > add to inventory

http://malaysiavm.com/blog/add-inventory-vm/

LOL Troy is very fast

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