Configure a Content Library ISO File for the CD/DVD Drive in the vSphere Web Client

To install a guest operating system and its applications on a new virtual machine, you can connect the CD/DVD device to an ISO file that is stored in a content library.

Prerequisites

Verify that you have the Virtual machine .Interaction .Configure CD media privilege on the virtual machine.

Procedure

1. Right-click a virtual machine in the Inventory and select Edit Settings.
2. Expand CD/DVD drive, and select Content Library ISO File from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the ISO file and click OK.
4. Select Connect At Power On to connect the device when the virtual machine powers on.
5. Click OK.
6. Power on the virtual machine.