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Sample: demonstrate building InventoryPath and using FindByInventoryPath

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#47 opened on Jun 2, 2014

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Description

The concept of Inventory Path is a powerful concept that deserves it's own sample. Make a sample that shows off how to figure out a managed object's inventory path and how to find things based on their inventory paths.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
backendapi
Issue type
documentation
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.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Python basicspyVmomi library knowledgevSphere inventory concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
The issue requests a sample script demonstrating InventoryPath and FindByInventoryPath usage. Review existing samples in the repository (e.g., in the 'samples' folder) to understand the structure and conventions. The script should connect to a vCenter, retrieve a managed object's inventory path, and use FindByInventoryPath to locate objects. Refer to the pyVmomi documentation for API details. No linked PRs or comments provide additional guidance.