Automation

How do I use powerCLI to copy a file from the computer I am running PowerCLI on into the guest operating sytem of a Windows virtual machine?  I want this to without the OS inside the VM having it's network adapter configured, by connecting to the vCenter Server.  I want to use credentials for the vCenter server only and not the credentials for the ESX host the VM is on.

Thanks

Here are some examples found here:

http://www.amikkelsen.com/?p=357

Did a quick google search, and that's what I came up with. I'm still learning myself. :smileyhappy:

You need to use the 'Copy-VMGuestfile cmdlet'

NAME
    Copy-VMGuestFile

SYNOPSIS
    Copies a file from and to the guest OS of the specified virtual machines using VMware Tools.

    --------------  Example 1 --------------

    C:\PS>Copy-VMGuestFile -Source c:\text.txt -Destination c:\temp\ -VM VM -GuestToLocal -HostUser root -HostPassword pass1 -GuestUser user
    ssword pass2

    Copies the text.txt file from the guest OS system to the local Temp directory.

Ok great thanks.

You would in any case have to provide at least the credentials for the OS inside the guest.

And when you are connected to the vCenter, you also have to provide, afaik, the ESX(i) credentials.