When you create a virtual machine with GSX Server it is added to the inventory automatically. This allows the virtual machine to be accessed by a VMware Virtual Machine Console and the VMware Management Interface.

The inventory gives you a convenient way to open virtual machines. To add a virtual machine to the inventory (for example, if you copied the virtual machine from another host, you need to add it to the inventory manually), choose File > Open Virtual Machine, click Browse and browse to the virtual machine's configuration (.vmx) file.

Indicators on the icons for virtual machines in the list show whether a virtual machine is powered off, powered on or suspended.

To toggle the display of the inventory on or off, press F9 or click the inventory button (   ) on the toolbar.

If you do not have a current need for a virtual machine, but do not want to delete it, you can remove it from the inventory instead. The virtual machine no longer appears in the console or the management interface.

Removing the virtual machine from the list does not affect the virtual machine's files. You can add the virtual machine to the list again at any time by using File > Open Virtual Machine.

To remove a name from the Inventory, take these steps.

1. Click a name in the list to select it.

2. Choose VM > Remove from Inventory.