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Sample: find a VM using FindByDatastorePath

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#48 opened on Jun 2, 2014

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Description

Demonstrate how to figure out a Virtual Machine's datastore path during create, save the path, and then use that path to find the VM again later. This can be a valuable tool in systems that are focused on Datastore and storage as their primary focus in creating, managing, and moving around Virtual Machines.

In particular the Nova driver on OpenStack does this a lot and could use some clean samples around that work flow.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
documentationcloud
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.
1-3 hours
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
PythonpyVmomivSphere concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Create a Python script using the pyVmomi library that demonstrates the workflow: during VM creation, retrieve and save the datastore path, then later use `FindByDatastorePath` to locate the VM. Check existing samples in the repository for structure and conventions. Review the issue's comments for any additional requirements or clarifications.