When you add a virtual machine to a folder, it remains an independent entity, but you can also perform batch power operations. For example you can power on, suspend, and resume each virtual machine in a folder separately, or you can power on, suspend, and resume all of the virtual machines in a folder at the same time.

Procedure

  1. If the folder does not already exist, create it.

    Option

    Description

    Create a folder at the top level of the library

    Right-click My Computer, select New Folder, and type a name for the folder. The folder appears under My Computer in the library.

    Create a subfolder

    Right-click the folder, select New Folder, and type a name for the folder. The new folder appears under the folder in the library.

    You can create an unlimited number of folders or subfolders.

  2. To add a virtual machine to a folder, select the virtual machine in the library and drag it to the folder.

    The virtual machine appears under the folder in the library. You can add an unlimited number of virtual machines to a folder.