Automation

Hi,

I am sure there is a simple answer to this but I can't find it anywhere.

When I try to remove a VM I get an orphaned entry in the inventory. The command I'm using is

get-vm "www" | Remove-VM -Confirm:$false -deletefromdisk:$True

Is there a simple way to remove the VM from the inventory and delete the data from the disks at the same time?

Cheers,

Fastpud

The command you are using is correct.

Are you connected to an ESX(i) server or to a vCenter ?

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Hi LucD,

I am connecting to the ESXi 4.1 host. Would it be better to connect the vCenter Server?

Cheers,

Shay

Yes, when you remove the guest while connected to an ESX(i) server, the vCenter isn't aware that the guest is removed.

Hence the orphaned entry in the vCenter.

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Hi LucD,

That solved it, Thanks for you help.

Cheers,

Fastpud