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Sample: Destroy multiple virtual machines based on name

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#26 opened on May 28, 2014

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Description

Virtual Machines made by the marvel comics sample will all have the same name pattern, create a sample that finds and deletes virtual machines created by the other sample. Finding names that start with Marvel is a good example.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
infrastructure
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic PythonpyVmomi library basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Examine existing samples in the repository to understand common patterns, especially for connecting to vCenter and listing VMs. Review pyVmomi documentation for functions like `content.viewManager` to retrieve VMs, then filter by name pattern (e.g., startswith 'Marvel'). Implement deletion using `Destroy Task()`. Ensure error handling and proper disconnection.