When you connect to an ESXi host by using the VMware Host Client, you can deploy virtual machines from OVF and VMDK files, and from OVA files. OVF and OVA Limitations for the VMware Host ClientYou can create a virtual machine in the VMware Host Client by using OVF and VMDK files, or OVA files. However, several limitations are applicable to this deployment method . Deploy a Virtual Machine from an OVF or OVA File in the VMware Host ClientUse the New Virtual Machine wizard to deploy virtual machines from OVF and VMDK files, or from OVA files. Select OVF and VMDK, or OVA Files to Deploy in the VMware Host ClientSelect the OVF and VMDK files, or OVA file for the virtual machine that you would like to deploy. Select Storage in the VMware Host ClientSelect the datastore in which to store the virtual machine configuration files and all of the virtual disks. Each datastore might have a different size, speed, availability, and other properties. Complete the Deployment of a Virtual Machine from an OVF or OVA File in the VMware Host Client In the Ready to complete page, review the configuration selections that you made for the virtual machine. Parent topic: Virtual Machine Management with the VMware Host Client