Register a VM or VM Template with vCenter Server

If you removed a VM or VM template from vCenter Server but did not delete it from disk, you can return it to the vCenter Server inventory by registering it with the vCenter Server.

Procedure

1. In the vSphere Client inventory, right-click the datastore on which the virtual machine configuration file is stored and select Register VM.
2. Browse to, select the virtual machine configuration (.vmx) file or the VM template configuration file ( .vmtx file) and click OK.
   The Register Virtual Machine wizard opens.
3. On the Select a name and folder page, use the existing name or type a new name, select a datacenter or folder location and click Next.
4. Select a host or cluster on which to run the new virtual machine.

   Option	Action
   Run the virtual machine on a standalone host.	Select the host and click Next.
   Run the virtual machine in a cluster with DRS automatic placement.	Select the cluster and click Next.
   Run the virtual machine in a cluster without DRS automatic placement.	Select the cluster and click Next. Select a host within the cluster and click Next.

5. Select a resource pool in which to run the virtual machine and click Next.
6. On the Ready to complete page, review your selections and click Finish.