Executing a program inside a VM
In this recipe, we will take a look at how to use Guest Operations (formerly called VIX) with Orchestrator. Guest Operations is a method by which vCenter can transfer files and execute programs inside a VM using VMware Tools. This method is of interest in DMZs, where security reduces the amount of automation possible.
Getting ready
We will need a running VM of any OS flavor you are happy with. This VM also needs to have VMware Tools installed. In this example, we will use a Windows VM.
We also need a program to install in the operating system. In this example, we will use Java for Windows. The silent install instructions can be found at https://www.java.com/en/download/help/silent_install.xml .
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